[Verse 1] Used to trip on your laces, fall, then laugh Cartoons on the floor, crumbs on the couch, snack stash Little hands on my face sayin’ “watch this, Dad” Blink once, now you’re grown, it hit so fast Backseat naps, neck all twisted I’d drive slow just to keep that distance From the days we’d lose, I knew I’d miss it Didn’t know how quick they’d be finished Homework, ball games, muddy shoes by the door Tiny jersey, big dreams, I’d be yellin’ “one more” Now you’re six feet, keys in your own front door I’m proud as hell, but I still want more [Chorus] Wish I had a replay, run it all back, son Hit rewind on the nights when the day felt done You’re the man now, can’t ask for more, you won But I miss that kid you were, I miss that one Wish I had a replay, slow it all down, please Every Lego on the floor, every scrape on your knees Yeah, you turned out strong, you turned out free If I could get time back, you’d still sit right here with me [Verse 2] Remember teaching you to ride, let go, you wobbled Heart in my throat every time you stumbled Now you’re drivin’ off, headlights in a tunnel Same fear, same pride, same shuffle We argued some, I ain’t always get it right Raised my voice when I should’ve held you tight If I could edit those scenes, change the lines I said I’d trade every bad word for a kiss on your head Now you call when you can, and I get that, too Whole world on your back, that’s what men do But if you ever feel lost, look back and know You gave my life its meaning just watchin’ you grow [Chorus] Wish I had a replay, run it all back, son Hit rewind on the nights when the day felt done You’re the man now, can’t ask for more, you won But I miss that kid you were, I miss that one Wish I had a replay, slow it all down, please Every Lego on the floor, every scrape on your knees Yeah, you turned out strong, you turned out free If I could get time back, you’d still sit right here with me [Bridge] You don’t owe me nothin’, you already gave Every birthday candle, every art on the fridge we saved If life is a movie that I can’t reframe Just know you’re my favorite scene in every frame (yeah) [Chorus] Wish I had a replay, run it all back, son Hit rewind on the nights when the day felt done You’re the man now, can’t ask for more, you won But I miss that kid you were, I miss that one Wish I had a replay, slow it all down, please Every Lego on the floor, every scrape on your knees If I can’t get time back, then promise me You’ll call your old man when you think of me (yeah)

rap, Warm, reflective hip-hop with a mellow boom-bap knock, soft piano loop, and subtle guitar licks; male vocals in an intimate, confessional tone. Verses sit close and conversational, hook opens into a wider, chantable melody with stacked harmonies. Light vinyl crackle and distant choir pads in the chorus for nostalgia, drums tuck under the vocal to keep the story front and center.

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