I got a lot from my mother

Her eyes and her sense of humor

So when she told me Dad had cancer

I asked, "How big's the tumor?"

"'Cause insurance gives out more money

You can finally buy that new car

And sure, you're gonna lose your husband

But you can kiss strangers at the bar"

And oh, then I cried

Such a poorly timed punchline

I keep using comedy when no one thinks it's funny

To make light of all the tragedy, the things I'm scared to stomach

'Cause what a cruel reality if this song outlives my dad

And there's no joke I can make to bring him back

I tell him that he's getting skinny

Just had to go and steal my thunder

As the sick one in the family

I'm the daughter with the eating disorder

I won't have him at my wedding

Threw a wrench in all my plans

To use my special day as leverage

And force him into a dance

I keep using comedy when no one thinks it's funny

To make light of all the tragedy, the things I'm scared to stomach

'Cause what a cruel reality if this song outlives my dad

And there's no joke I can make to bring him back

I keep using comedy and maybe that's my problem

That I make light of the tragedy, but this time I don't wanna

'Cause what a cruel reality that this song outlives my dad

And there's no joke I can make to bring him back

Hey Catie, it's me, just wanted to see how you're doing

Love you, bye