32 Explanation Song

(Dr. Skinner, Joshua Skinner and Thomas)

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John McGie/Carl Craig

EXPLANATION SONG

Time seems to move slower
When it’s covered up in tears
Over all these years
Thomas I knew your mother
God knows I tried
I tried to be there

Joshua your mother knows
She forgave me long ago
This isn’t very easy
But the both of you should know

I kissed the lips
Of a broken heart
Saw a soul 
That was falling apart
Let a flame burn
From a wounded spark
Thomas, I am your father
I’m your father

How can that be true?
My mother said my father died
How can I believe you?

Thomas, why would my father lie?
But Papa why didn’t you tell me?

If you only knew how often I tried
Boys, I’m sorry
Can you forgive me?

Joshua your mother knows
She forgave me long ago
This isn’t very easy
But the both of you should know

I kissed the lips
Of a broken heart
Saw a soul 
That was falling apart
Let a flame burn
From a wounded spark
Thomas, let me be your father
I’m your father
I’m your father
I’m your father


© Copyright John McGie

THOMAS T - The Musical

John McGie: Book, Lyrics & Music 
Carl Craig: Music & Orchestration

John McGie: Director/Producer/Lighting Design
Madison Graie: Co-Director
First Impressions Theatre: Co-Producer

Carl Craig: Musical Director
Leigh Richards: Vocal Director

Anne Marsh: Assistant Stage Manager
Lighting: John, Blaine & Paul
Sound: Scott & Carl

Costumes: Rita Arhipov
Make-Up: Rob Walters & Yukari Haga
Backstage Crew: Sam di Bernardo, April Cleaver, Jodie Kupsco & Phillip Messenger
Publicity: Joanne Geehan, Tara Bailey, Anne Marsh & Eileen Smith

CAST

Carly Brooks (Thomas T)
Michael Walker (Squire Thompson)
Jessi Nicholson (The Cook)
Leslie Hopps (Gypsy)
Kim Steger (Terry-Anne)
Steve Sisk (Foreman)
Andrew Persoon (Dr. Skinner)
Sharon Ong (Mrs. Skinner)
Morgan McTaggart (Joshua Skinner)
Sadie DeCoste (Millie Skinner)
Thumper Hopp (Millie’s Doll)
David James (Ad Man)
Kaare Long (TV Host)
Bethan M. Rees (Marketplace Vendor)
Skye Friesen (Lead School Boy)
Michael J. Unger (School Master)
Damon Calderwood (High Society Woman)
Alex Chu (Solicitor)
Tina Spencer (Simian Resistance)

The majority of cast members played a multitude of roles throughout this production.