Stepdad of the Century

[Verse 1]
You walked in, bags down, like “what’s up, kid?”
Didn’t push, just listened to the stuff I did
Sat quiet at the games when I barely scored
Still yelled my name like I broke the board (yeah)
You fixed my bike, taught me how to use a wrench
Talked me through the past sittin’ on that bench
Said, “I ain’t here to replace what you had before
I’m just here if you need a little bit more”
[Chorus]
You the best stepdad in the world, I mean that
Showed up every single day, never lean back
Did the hard talks, did the small stuff too
If love is work, then you clocked right through
You the best stepdad in the world, that’s facts
Heart so big it barely fits in your chest, intact
Didn’t have to stay, but you chose this crew
And I’m proud to say my hero is you (yeah)
[Verse 2]
Homework on the table, you beside my chair
Math made me mad, you were just right there
Said, “Take a breath, we’ll break it down slow”
Funny how numbers felt safer at home
You shook my hand at my first mistake
Said, “Own what you did, that’s how men get made”
Taught me how to drive, how to park, how to wait
How to say “I’m sorry” and fix what I break
[Chorus]
You the best stepdad in the world, I mean that
Showed up every single day, never lean back
Did the hard talks, did the small stuff too
If love is work, then you clocked right through
You the best stepdad in the world, that’s facts
Heart so big it barely fits in your chest, intact
Didn’t have to stay, but you chose this crew
And I’m proud to say my hero is you (oh yeah)
[Bridge]
Maybe we ain’t share the same last name
But you carried me through every growing pain
Blood makes a start, but it don’t make a man
You did that, step by step, hand in hand
[Chorus]
You the best stepdad in the world, I mean that
Showed up every single day, never lean back
Did the hard talks, did the small stuff too
If love is work, then you clocked right through
You the best stepdad in the world, that’s facts
Heart so big it barely fits in your chest, intact
Didn’t have to stay, but you chose this crew
And I’m proud to say my hero is you (my hero is you)

rap, Warm, midtempo boom-bap with soulful vocal chops and tight drums; verses ride an easy pocket with clear, storytelling male vocals, subtle sub-bass and soft keys underneath. Hook lifts with stacked harmonies on the title line and a simple sing-rap melody, light percussion fills and a touch of vinyl grit to keep it cozy and classic., world