Verse 1
I wasn’t there the day you came,
Or the first time you learned to walk.
But God knew long before we met,
One day we’d share these talks.
Now you’re fourteen, chasing dreams,
Growing up a little every day.
Sometimes life can leave a hurting heart…
I just wish I could take that pain away.
Pre-Chorus
If you ever wonder where you belong,
Or if you’re enough somehow…
Look beside you.
Chorus
‘Cause I’ll be here, through every storm,
Through every tear that falls.
I’ll cheer the loudest at your victories,
And catch you when life calls.
You never had to call me Dad,
But hearing those words changed me too.
Blood didn’t make this family…
God’s love is what brought me to you.
Verse 2
I still remember that giant panda bear,
Almost taller than you were.
That smile you wore that day
Is one I’ll never forget.
We’ve laughed until we couldn’t breathe,
Made memories money can’t buy.
Those little moments became my treasures…
The kind that never say goodbye.
Verse 3
Now don’t get me wrong, I’ll make it tough,
For every boy who comes around.
He’ll know real quick before he leaves,
He’d better treat you like a queen or turn around.
Then one day there’ll be a man of God,
The kind I’ve prayed you’ll find.
Who’ll love your heart before your beauty,
And stand beside you for a lifetime.
Bridge
When that wedding day finally comes,
There won’t be a dry eye in the room.
I’ll try my best to hold it together…
But I already know I won’t.
I’ll remember that giant panda,
The little girl with the biggest smile.
And I’ll realize God let me borrow
One of Heaven’s greatest gifts for a while.
Final Chorus
I can’t wait until our dance,
When the perfect man takes your hand.
I’ll hold you close one final time,
Before he starts the life you’ve planned.
I’ll whisper, “Take care of my little girl…
She’s the best part of my heart.”
Then I’ll thank the Lord above,
For writing our story from the start.
You may not have my last name…
But you’ll always have my heart.
You’ll always be my little girl…
And nothing in this world will ever change that.
Outro
One day you’ll have children of your own.
Maybe you’ll tell them about that giant panda…
And the bonus dad…
Who loved you like you were his from the very beginning.
