[Intro]
Hey daddy, listen up, I got something to say
Something from my heart that I feel today
Even if we're not blood, you're my hero, my guide
Forever my dad, my love, right by my side
[Verse 1]
Yo
You showed me how to stand
When the world felt way too heavy
You kept my shaky hands
And made my whole life steady
You never asked for praise
You just stayed when I was lost
Gave me your kind of strength
And I learned what that costs
[Pre-Chorus]
So I hold your words like gold
In my pocket, close and warm
When the rain comes down
You’re the one who kept me formed
[Chorus]
My hero dad
My hero dad
You made me who I am
My hero dad
My hero dad
Right here in my hand
[Verse 2]
Remember those long drives home
With the windows cracked at night
Your old songs on the radio
And the road all pale with light
You taught me how to try again
When I wanted to give in
You made a house feel like a home
With every fault and grin
[Pre-Chorus]
So I hold your words like gold
In my pocket, close and warm
When the rain comes down
You’re the one who kept me formed
[Chorus]
My hero dad
My hero dad
You made me who I am
My hero dad
My hero dad
Right here in my hand
[Bridge]
No blood could change the truth
Of everything you gave
You loved me like your own
You helped me learn to be brave
And if I ever lose my way
I know where I belong
In the middle of your steady love
That’s where I’ve been strong
[Final Chorus]
My hero dad
My hero dad
You made me who I am
My hero dad
My hero dad
Forever, there you stand
My hero dad
My hero dad
I’ll sing it any day
My hero dad
My hero dad
You never went away