It’s okay to cry

Hey there, little man, you ain’t here just yet,
But I feel your heartbeat through your mama’s chest.
I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the world you’ll face,
All the hard truth and the rules they make.

They’ll say “Be strong,” and “Don’t show pain,”
“Real men don’t cry, just walk through the rain.”
But I’ve learned the hard way, and I’ll tell you why —
Sometimes the strongest thing is letting tears fall from your eyes.

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(Chorus)
It’s okay to cry, son, don’t hold it inside,
This life gets heavy, and that weight can lie.
You don’t have to wear a brave face all the time,
Even daddies break down when it don’t feel right.
The world might tell you it makes you weak,
But don’t believe that kind of pride.
You’re still a man, you’re still enough —
And it’s okay to cry.

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(Verse 2)
There’ll be nights when your heart gets bruised,
Love walks out and it cuts right through.
You’ll try to smile, say that you’re fine,
But inside you’ll feel like you’re breakin’ down in time.

Don’t run from the ache, don’t hide from the fall,
Let it out, son — feel it all.
You’re not alone, even when it feels like you are,
You’re stronger for showing every scar.

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(Chorus)
It’s okay to cry, son, don’t tough it out,
You don’t have to be the one with no doubts.
Let the tears fall like the rain on the roof,
Sometimes they wash out the hurt and the truth.
The world might tell you it makes you weak,
But don’t believe that kind of pride.
You’re still a man, you’re still enough —
And it’s okay to cry.

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(Bridge)
I’ll be right here to catch those tears,
To teach you love don’t come with fear.
And when you grow into your own skin,
You’ll see real strength starts deep within.

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(Final Chorus)
Yeah, it’s okay to cry, son, let it be known,
You don’t have to fight this world alone.
There’s power in feelin’, in speakin’ your mind,
In breakin’ down every once in a while.
The world might tell you it makes you weak,
But I know better — and so will you in time.
You’re still a man, you’re still enough —
And it’s okay to cry.