I've never really realized
Just how empty I actually was
Because all I ever was was criticized
And you said they did it "just because"

You said it was a weakness to cry
To show the world your pain
I was always afraid to ask why
Because you just said "no pain no gain"

Time has past since then
And you faltered along the way
I can't even remember when
I've forgotten everything you'd say

But I'll always recall
The thing you built for me called a wall
I know never to ask why
And even your death can't bring me down

Because you told me never to cry
But I'm a big boy now