Lion heart

I remember the first time I held your hand

August 12th, I became a better man

Tiny fingers, a lion’s cry

Didn’t know love ’til I looked in your eyes

We’ve been climbin’ mountains in that old blue truck

Laughin’ at nothin’, just makin’ our luck

You still talk ’bout those rides to this day

And buddy, I hope you always feel that way

Oliver, my little lion heart

You’re growin’ up fast, but you’ll always be my start

We’ve been through storms, we’ve walked through rain

But your smile, son, eases every pain

It ain’t been easy, but it’s been true

And I thank the stars every night for you

Spider-Man dreams and Hulk-sized roars

Fortnite battles on the living room floor

Nerf gun fights ’til the sun goes down

You’re the king of joy in this old house

We’re learnin’ life together, side by side

I’m your biggest fan, your constant guide

You’ve got my fire, my laugh, my name

A heart so kind, and wild untamed

Oliver, my little lion heart

You’re growin’ up fast, but you’ll always be my start

We’ve been through storms, we’ve walked through rain

But your smile, son, eases every pain

It ain’t been easy, but it’s been true

And I thank the stars every night for you

One day you’ll chase dreams far and wide

But I’ll be right here, burstin’ with pride

Remember these words, wherever you roam—

You’ll always have a place to call home

Oliver, my little lion heart

You’re becoming a masterpiece, a work of art

We’ve been through storms, we’ve walked through rain

But you’ve taught me love, you’ve made me brave again

It ain’t been easy, but it’s been true

And I’m the proudest dad just watchin’ you

Yeah, I’m blessed beyond measure, and I always knew

That I was made to walk this life with you