In this episode Josh & Jonathan get lazily creative and with the assistance of ChatGPT come up with alternative lyrics to Cats in the Cradle. Jonathan has some hot takes that are immediately offensive to Josh. Rent a dad is in full effect. The family gets bougie with sourdough pancakes and they were delish.
And this is a little long - but as promised - here are one set of the alternative lyrics for Cats in the Cradle with "rent-a-dad":
Verse 1:
My kid was born just the other day,
But I had golf plans, couldn’t stay,
He learned to walk, but I was MIA,
So I found a guy to save the day.
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew,
He’d say, "Hey rent-a-dad,
Can we do something new?"
Chorus:
And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man on the moon.
"When you comin' home, Dad?" "I don't know when,
But rent-a-dad's here, just talk to him then."
Verse 2:
My son turned five just the other day,
He said, "Teach me to fish, Dad, what do you say?"
I said, "Fishing's great, but I’m swamped today,
So rent-a-dad will show you the way."
He didn't mind, he was all smiles,
Said, "I'll learn from rent-a-dad,
He’s got cool styles."
Chorus:
And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man on the moon.
"When you comin' home, Dad?" "I don't know when,
But rent-a-dad's here, just talk to him then."
Verse 3:
He turned thirteen just the other day,
"Got my first crush, Dad, what do you say?"
I said, "That's nice, but I'm busy, you see,
Rent-a-dad's great with advice, just talk to him, not me."
He shrugged and smiled, "Okay, that's fine,
Rent-a-dad’s always there,
And he's pretty divine."
Chorus:
And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man on the moon.
"When you comin' home, Dad?" "I don't know when,
But rent-a-dad's here, just talk to him then."
Verse 4:
He graduated just the other day,
"Walk me down the aisle, Dad, what do you say?"
I said, "Can’t make it, son, but don't you frown,
Rent-a-dad's ready in his suit and gown."
He nodded, "Thanks, Dad, rent-a-dad’s cool,
He's been there all along,
Guess he’s my golden rule."
Chorus:
And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man on the moon.
"When you comin' home, Dad?" "I don't know when,
But rent-a-dad's here, just talk to him then."
Verse 5:
I retired and called my son one day,
Said, "I'd love a visit if you’re on your way."
He said, "I’d love to, Dad, but work’s insane,
So I hired rent-a-dad to board the plane."
And rent-a-dad said, "I love you so,"
My son looked up, "Really?" Rent-a-dad said, "No,
Your dad paid me to say it, you know."
Chorus:
And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man on the moon.
"When you comin' home, son?" "I don't know when,
But rent-a-dad's here, just talk to him then."
Outro:
And as I hung up the phone, it dawned on me,
My son had grown up, just like me.
My boy was just like me.
