Letting go

Dad, I see the lines across your face, every scar, every fight, every lesson you gave.

You carried the weight so I wouldn’t break, now I’m trying my best to do the same.

And I know, I know, life’s not fair, but you swear, you swear, you’ll be there.

Through every fall, through every climb, you’ve been my strength, my guide through time.

So don’t worry, I’ll be alright, I hear your words when I close my eyes.

Through the storms, through the highs, I’ll carry your love, I’ll walk with pride.

I watched you build from the ground up, never gave in, never gave up.

Taught me that pain is a part of the climb, that falling don’t matter if you rise every time.

You led by example, showed me the way, worked through the nights, never asked for no praise.

Now it’s my turn to stand like a man, to hold up the name with these two steady hands.

No, I won’t forget the lessons you taught, love ain't in words, it’s in battles you fought.

And if I get lost, I know where to go, I’ll follow the footsteps you left in the road.

Son: "Dad, do you ever feel scared?"

Father: "Yeah, son. Fear never really leaves, you just learn to face it."

Son: "What if I fail?"

Father: "Then you get back up. That’s what being a man is about."

Son: "Will you always be here?"

Father: "Always. In every step, in every choice you make. I’ll always be by your side."

Dad, I see the years catching up to you, but you still stand strong like you always do.

I hope someday you’ll see in my eyes, the man that I am is 'cause you stood by my side.

And I know, I know, life’s not fair, but you swear, you swear, you’ll be there.

Through every fall, through every climb, you’ve been my strength, my guide through time.

So don’t worry, I’ll be alright, I hear your words when I close my eyes.

Through the storms, through the highs, I’ll carry your love, I’ll walk with pride.

And one day, when I have a son, I’ll tell him the stories of all that you’ve done.

Through every fall, through every fight, I’ll be like you—I’ll stand by his side.