Intro]
(The song begins with a deep, pulsing bassline—two beats, like a heart. A soft Spanish guitar weaves through the rhythm.)
(Vocal whisper: "Para el futuro... pero hoy, nosotros.")
[Verse 1]
You looked at me and saw the man I’m gonna be
The father of your children in a future you can see
It’s a vision so beautiful, it takes my breath away
But baby, we have work to do in the light of today
Before those little souls arrive, before they start to breathe
We have to plant the garden before we grow the leaves.
[Pre-Chorus]
(The percussion sharpens—the rhythm gets "taller")
They deserve a castle that won’t crumble in the wind
They deserve a story where the light is never dimmed
Only you and I can write the pages of that book
By healing all the corners where we’re afraid to look.
[Chorus]
(The "Bachata" strings swell with deep emotion)
We’ve got to focus on the present, baby, you and me
To give them the parents that they deserve to see
We’ve got to heal, we’ve got to listen, we’ve got to find the way
To communicate the things that are hard to say
Because when they come into this world, they’re gonna need our light
So let’s fix the foundation and make it move right.
[Verse 2]
(A melodic guitar solo, very soulful)
They’ll need to hear us talking when the nights get long
They’ll need to see a team that is steady and strong
Our problems aren't a burden, they’re the lessons we must learn
So when our children look at us, they’ll see a love that burns
With peace and with patience, with a spirit that is true
I’m building a father... while I’m loving you.
[Bridge]
(The beat drops out, leaving just a heartbeat drum)
It’s not just a fantasy... (No es un sueño)
It’s a responsibility... (Es mi verdad)
To be ready for the moment...
When the future meets the present.
[Outro]
(The full rhythm returns for a final, powerful groove)
Workin' together... (Luchando)
Healin' together... (Sanando)
For the unborn ones...
I’ll be ready, baby.
(Song ends with a resonant, low bass note)