The house is a wreck it’s maximum chaos The piles on the floor are trying to slay us It’s never been this messy it’s never been this bad But for twenty-five years I was a distracted dad I was running the loops I was fighting the ghost I couldn't see the laundry I couldn't see the toast But the scales just fell and I’m seeing it clear I’m reborn in the bubbles of a brand new year I know it sounds corny I know it sounds trite But the open loops closed in the middle of the night So I’m looking at the clutter with a brand new set of eyes And I’m planting the seed for the ultimate surprise I’m not gonna preach and I’m not gonna push I’m not gonna beat around the burning bush I hid a piece of paper just a tiny little scrap It’s the start of the journey it’s the start of the map Go look under the furniture the newest thing we bought There’s a clue hiding there that’s worth a lot of thought When you find the paper you can scan the little code It’s the entrance ramp to the open road But give me a minute I’m still working on the next I gotta eat my breakfast before I send the text I gotta walk the dog while the morning is still cool Then I’ll build the next puzzle piece before the dog drool I know you think I’m crazy playing games inside the mess But this scavenger hunt is the key to your recess Remember that movie we watched last week Brewster had to spend it all to reach the peak Well this is the sequel living in our hall You gotta find the paper you gotta make the call It’s a certain rule it’s the magic key While you were sleeping it kicked in for you and me A bureaucratic fight is waiting in the wings While I’m cleaning up the chaos and doing simple things Take your time finding it there is no big rush I’ll be walking the dog in the morning hush But when you find the paper under that seat You’ll realize the victory is already complete Happy New Year honey welcome to the show The house is a mess but we’re ready to go We got the ship we got the plane We've got to get the treasure merged together don't worry it won't be a strain
