[Verse 1]
I learned to tie my shoes alone
First bruise
First fight
Walked myself home
Said I was fine
Said I was strong
But I was just a kid holding on
[Chorus]
Dad
I need you now
Not in some old photograph
I need your voice
Your arms
Your laugh
I grew up tough
But I still break somehow
I didn’t say it then
Dad
I need you now
[Verse 2]
I don’t know how to be a man
I fake a smile
Pretend I’ve got a plan
There’s this empty chair by my side
Where your advice should live
Not my pride
[Chorus]
Dad
I need you now
Not in some old photograph
I need your voice
Your arms
Your laugh
I grew up tough
But I still break somehow
I never said it loud
Dad
I need you now
[Bridge]
Do you think of me at night?
Do you wonder if I’m alright?
‘Cause I’m here
And I’m still your son
If you reach for me
I won’t run (no, I won’t run)
[Chorus]
Dad
I need you now
More than I can say out loud
I need your eyes
On me
Proud
I grew up fast
But I still hurt somehow
So I’m saying it for real
Dad
I need you now