My First Hero

Worn out boots by the old front door

Strong hands lifted me off the floor

Said "Son, you’re stronger than you know"

And I believed it, cause you told me so

Every scraped knee, every broken dream

You were there, stitching up the seams

Taught me how to stand, how to face the fight

Taught me wrong from wrong and right from right

You wore your battles like a second skin

And I swore I'd be just like you back then

You showed me life ain't always fair

But you get back up with a fire to spare

And you never once let me lose my way

You're my first hero, my North Star guide

The voice in my heart when I'm terrified

Built my dreams with your calloused hands

Turned a boy like me into a better man

Every road I walk, every seed I sow

Is cause you loved me enough to let me grow

You never needed a cape or crown

Just quiet strength that never backed down

You gave your time like it grew on trees

Made sure there was always enough for me

Told me real gold’s what you cannot see

And a good heart’s worth more than any degree

You showed me life ain't always fair

But you get back up with a fire to spare

And you never once let me lose my way

You're my first hero, my North Star guide

The voice in my heart when I'm terrified

Built my dreams with your calloused hands

Turned a boy like me into a better man

Every road I walk, every seed I sow

Is cause you loved me enough to let me grow

Now the days fly faster than they should

I'd give it all to go back if I could

But every lesson, every story told

Lives in the blood that's in my soul

When they ask me who showed me the way

I'll say your name with pride every day

All the weight you carried so I'd stand tall

You built me stronger, you built it all

I'm still leaning on your love today

You're my first hero, my North Star guide

The voice in my heart when I'm terrified

Built my dreams with your calloused hands

Turned a boy like me into a better man

Every road I walk, every seed I sow

Is cause you loved me enough to let me grow

Worn out boots by the old front door

Still hear your voice saying "you’re made for more"