In this poignant exploration of grief and habit, a son struggles to break the instinctive urge to call his late father's phone number, which now belongs to someone else. The lyrics detail the emotional journey of a young man who, despite knowing his father is gone, continues to dial the familiar number during life's pivotal moments - whether it's car trouble, celebrating a baseball game, or seeking advice. The apologetic conversation with the number's new owner reveals the deep-rooted connection between father and son, symbolized by these ten digits that were once his "lifeline." The song captures the universal experience of losing a parent and the lingering desire to share life's moments, both big and small, with someone who can never answer again. It's a touching reminder of how grief can manifest in seemingly simple, everyday actions.
Dad's Old Number
Lyrics
I'm sorry ma'am, don't hang up
Nah, I ain't selling nothing
I don't know what I was thinking when I called
I guess I wasn't
Yeah, I was just down on my luck
Having some trouble with this old truck
And the guy that used to pick up
He could fix anything
Sometimes I forget these ten digits ain't my lifeline anymore
Every now and then, I dial 'em up
When life gets tough, or when the Braves score
Sorry about the one ring hang-ups
Early morning and late night wake-ups
It was me, in case you wonder
You've got dad's old number
I learned it by heart, when I was six
He never did change it
I've called it in trouble
With good and bad news
And break-ups, yeah you name it
Sure I've got some friends I can call
They're always there if I need to talk
But good as they are, it ain't their fault
Sometimes I just need him
And sometimes I forget these ten digits ain't my lifeline anymore
Every now and then, I dial 'em up
When life gets tough, or when the Braves score
Sorry about the one ring hang-ups
Early morning and late night wake-ups
It was just me, in case you wonder
You've got dad's old number
So I apologize in advance
'Cause there's a damn good chance
When I meet that girl
Or get that job
And I need to tell my best friend
You're probably going to hear from me again
'Cause sometimes I forget these ten digits ain't my lifeline anymore
Every now and then, I dial 'em up
When life gets tough, or when the Braves score
Sorry about the one ring hang-ups
Early morning and late night wake-ups
It was just me, in case you wonder yeah
You've got dad's old number
Dad's old number
Writer(s): Chase Mcgill, Jessi Alexander
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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