The Cog Is Dead - My Metal Boy lyrics

It took me years to build your heart With a myriad of tiny moving parts But every piece was one piece closer to my goal Working til the day that you were whole I wound your key And you came to be So much more than just a wind-up toy My metal boy You truly are the perfect son And I'm just so proud of everything you've done With far too many qualities I could extol It's obvious that you have made me whole I can't believe That you're here with me This child who has brought me so much joy My metal boy With your childish grin And your curious eyes Everything is so new And the world's a surprise Wondering about life, And the things that you see, What exactly you are And why you're different from me Where you fit in this world And why do men have to die I won't always be here, But I'm sure gonna try To do everything I can to prepare you I should have known this day would come When you'd be ready to go on your own You packed your little bag with oil and a light And said farewell to me and hugged me tight And goodness knows, I hate to see you go I know you'll do well And my heart will swell But if you're in need Please come back to me Your company I always will enjoy My metal boy