

Prompt / Lyrics
I grew up counting hours, never got a minute of you Weekends felt like token time, just me in view Always with the younger ones, I never got the solo scene Wanted my spotlight, not shadows in between I used to argue, clash, my pride on high alert Grudges like armor, bitterness in every word I’d blurt But losing my grandad, that spark flipped the switch Pain rewired my mind, left the grudge in a ditch Multiple father figures tried to fill the gap But none left footprints, none set the map I learned from their lessons, I took what they gave But the man I needed most, his seat wasn’t paved Life’s funny, pain makes a poet outta a son Anger fades, forgiveness hits like the rising sun I see now the weight of life, the grind and the fall But no excuse for absence, you gotta answer the call I’ve had men step up, mentors show me the way Taught me patience, respect, how to handle the fray Yet no one can replace the man who made me bleed for more Presence over promise—that’s what a father’s for I’m not bitter, not angry, just speaking my truth Lessons carved deep from the fountain of youth A father’s love isn’t earned, it’s given in full Even when life knocks you, even when times pull I wanted one-on-one moments, not just shadows of me Wanted to see the dad in your eyes, not your absentee But life taught me balance, and loss taught me grace I let go of grudges, no hate to trace Now I’m the man who’ll break the cycle, do it right For my daughter, I’ll show up every day and night The weight of absence shaped me, but it didn’t define The father I’ll be, present, loving, aligned So to every dad who falters, hear this rhyme Time with your son is precious, it’s never a crime Show up, speak up, guide, even if you fall Love’s measured in presence, not promises at all I’ve had men step up, but the real lesson’s clear It’s not just guidance—it’s love they feel near Absence leaves scars, but forgiveness leaves wings I turned my hurt into strength, now my heart sings I’m moving forward, carrying lessons in stride Gratitude for the ones who stayed by my side And though absence shaped me, it didn’t define The man I’ve become, the father I became
Tags
Slow rap, melodic Hip Hop, chill, emotional, raw, reflective, storytelling, Dax-style, introspective, confessional,feels
2:54
No
3/2/2026