Golden Child

[ Tommy’s old schoolmate, Richard, who also works at the company, resents the obvious nepotism at play in Tommy’s hiring, as well as Tommy’s effortless rapport with other employees. In the second half, Tommy explains how his mother’s death set him adrift in his teenage years and into college ] For three years now, while you’ve been tapping kegs I’ve been working towards an early grave Still seems like no one knows my name But everybody loves you Change the mood when you come through the factory But you won’t see me smile Golden child I’ve seen you slacking off since second grade Cause your daddy paid your way Pulled out my hair to keep my GPA Doesn’t everyone? Oh right, not you Life’s a cinch, just spare an inch for Tommy and he’ll take a mile Golden Child We’d be better off without you The world’s just one big cow tip in Sandusky You’re not seeing that your old man’s getting rusty And I’ve got your file Golden child My mother passed when I was 17 And Dad stayed busy at the factory I couldn’t focus, couldn’t fall asleep The teachers saw this and they let it slide Til I ran out of good places to hide I tried to tune out and enjoy the ride But now I’m home, and all the race is run I cried to hear my Dad has found someone I’ll gain a brother and he’ll gain a son And we’re back We’ll all find someone new And I’ll be happy too, I will We’re gonna be a family