Verse 1
I remember lookin’ in the mirror, didn’t like what I’d see,
A broken man starin’ back, barely recognizin’ me.
I was losin’ the battle, fallin’ apart inside,
Tryin’ to numb the hurt I could never seem to hide.
But then I saw their faces, innocent and small,
And I knew right then I couldn’t let ’em watch me fall.
I hit my knees and cried, “Lord, help me stand,”
’Cause my kids deserve a hero… not a halfway man.
Chorus
My kids deserve a hero, someone strong and true,
A man who keeps his word in everything he’ll do.
A father they can trust, a light when nights get cold,
A story they can tell with pride when they get old.
I ain’t perfect, but I’m tryin’ with everything I am—
’Cause my kids deserve a hero… and I’m gonna be that man.
Verse 2
I traded all the poison for a brand‑new start,
Let Jesus do surgery on my broken heart.
I learned to show up, learned to stay,
Learned that love is built in the everyday.
Now I’m teachin’ them courage, teachin’ them grace,
Teachin’ them to run their race at their own pace.
And every time they smile, I’m reminded again—
I ain’t who I was… I’m becoming who they need me to be.
Chorus
My kids deserve a hero, someone strong and true,
A man who keeps his word in everything he’ll do.
A father they can trust, a light when nights get cold,
A story they can tell with pride when they get old.
I ain’t perfect, but I’m tryin’ with everything I am—
’Cause my kids deserve a hero… and I’m gonna be that man.
Bridge (Call & Response)
Leader: I laid down the bottle, I laid down the shame—
Choir: In Jesus’ name!
Leader: I picked up my purpose, I picked up my name—
Choir: By Jesus’ name!
Leader: I’m standin’ here stronger than I’ve ever been—
Choir: Praise His name!
Leader: And I’m raisin’ my babies with a brand‑new strength—
Choir: Glory to His name!
Final Chorus (Full Choir)
My kids deserve a hero, someone brave and true,
A man who walks in light in everything he’ll do.
I walked through hell, but I didn’t stay—
My Jesus reached down and He made a way.
From the hollers to the heavens, hear my promise stand:
My kids deserve a hero… and I’m gonna be that man.
Tag (Choir Vamp)
Be that man… be that man…
By the blood of the Lamb, I’ll be that man…
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