Still here Dad

Still Here, Dad

Verse 1

I was only six years old

When the world I knew just changed.

You were standing right beside me,

But somehow not the same.

I remember rough hands working,

Long days and tired eyes.

You were stronger than the mountains,

And taller than the sky.

Pre-Chorus

And I know life’s been heavy,

I know you’ve fought your wars.

But Daddy, I still see the man

You used to be before.

Chorus

He’s still here, Dad,

I know he’s somewhere deep inside.

The man who taught me to be fearless,

The man who was my guide.

Your grandbabies need your stories,

Your laughter and your smile.

And I’d give anything to have you

Walk beside us for a while.

Because I miss you…

Even though you’re still alive.

Verse 2

I’ve carried pieces of you

In every step I’ve made.

Your stubborn heart, your strength,

The courage you once gave.

And I don’t need perfection,

Or yesterday somehow.

I just want to sit beside you

And get to know you now.

Bridge

It’s not too late for mornings,

Not too late to start again.

Not too late to hold your grandchildren,

Not too late to heal what’s been.

I’m still your little girl, Dad,

No matter where we’ve been.

And if you’ll open up your heart,

I’ll let you back in.

Final Chorus

You’re still here, Dad…

And I’m still waiting too.

Not for the man I lost back then—

But for the man

Who’s still in you.