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 all the things 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 you're 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 know 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 when you're in need

Please come back to me
You're company I always will enjoy
My metal boy