I've Always Never Believed In You - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Cast, Donna Lynne Champlin

You stand before me, a man fully grown

Ready to take on the world, heading out on your own

You’re now so thoughtful, strong, and wise

I’m proud, but I’m also surprised

'Cause I always never believed in you

I never gave up giving up on you

Deep inside, I always knew

That you’d eventually never come through

Not for a second did I think

You wouldn’t end up dead or in the clink

For possession or assault, it’s true

'Cause I’ve always never believed in you

The moment you were born, they placed you in my arms

And I looked into your eyes and thought, «Well, that’s a murderer.»

I thought at best, you might barely manage

And it would be my job to try to mitigate the damage

'Cause I always never believed in you

I never once doubted doubting you

With every opportunity that you blew

All my worst fears just kept coming true

You were never a teacher’s pet

But you did once kill a teacher’s pet

With every horrifying thing that you’d say or do

I continued to never believe in you

Some people are destined to fly high

Others just get really, really high

Some people reach for the stars

Some just reach for the panel in the ceiling where they keep their drugs

I held out no hope for so long

But now I admit I got you all wrong

'Cause now I actually believe in you

No longer have a total lack of faith in you

Apparently, there are things you can do

You’re full of potential, and no one knew

Allow me to tip my hat to you, sir

'Cause you’re no longer a total loser

It feels strange to say it, but it’s true

I weirdly, shockingly, completely believe in you

I believe, I believe, I believe in you

Yes I do

Yes I do