[Verse 1]
Little pink helmet
Knees all skinned
I jogged beside you
Hands on the rim
You wobbled, you worried
You said, "Don't let go"
I lied, "I got you"
Down that dusty road
[Chorus]
Now I'm letting go
In a different way
Watching you drive off
Waving from the driveway
I'm empty, I'm lost
But I'm proud of who you are
Guess a daddy's heart keeps breaking
So his girl can go that far
[Verse 2]
There’s makeup on the counter
High heels by the door
Your room's still your room
But it ain't like before
You ask for my blessing
On some brand‑new plan
I still see those training wheels
You see a bigger land
[Chorus]
Now I'm letting go
In a different way
Watching you drive off
Waving from the driveway
I'm empty, I'm lost
But I'm proud of who you are
Guess a daddy's heart keeps breaking
So his girl can go that far
[Bridge]
You said, "I'll be fine"
Yeah, I know that's true
But did I do it right?
Did I give enough to you?
[Chorus]
Now I'm letting go
Like I did that day
You don't need my hand
But I’m right here anyway
I'm empty, I'm lost
And so grateful who you are
Guess a daddy's heart keeps breaking
So his girl can chase the stars
[Outro]
Little pink helmet
In an old box on the floor
You're riding toward tomorrow
I'm standing in the door