Will Oldham - Antagonism lyrics

I went someplace where some friends and I Spent some days in the years that had gone by And one was there it seemed by chance On the left side of the beach blowing on his hands While I sat on a right side rock Glancing over caught off guard and slightly shocked How could I have known that he would be there Fixing the water with an aimless look He didn't see me that much was sure But that didn't help me feel any more right We'd been close it had been a long time ago But I had hardened myself and him I do not know He just stayed soft and never seemed to grow Just for a moment Does it ever dawn upon thee To do things for me Swinging back from one chord to another Try to focus I'd learned from my mother Who'd also taught me to take care of others When I could if I could like if they were my brothers But I never found it much in me to care If god give someone their absolute share Of the good that they deserve if they choose not to Recognize value in the things that they do I've seen people crumble and fall by the way And humble themselves like it's their due to pay But I ask myself why not act harshly Why keep awful thoughts and feelings inside of thee Why not mete them out ever so generously Just for a moment Has it ever dawned upon you To do things like I do And sabotage your rightful due