[Intro]
Echoes in my mind, years of fight behind and tears ahead
A call that shattered time, whispers of words I wish I never heard
[Verse 1]
February's cold breath, two thousand sixteen in the air
Welding sparks flying, but my heart was trapped in despair
My worlds collided, one was leaving, one was holding on tight
In the shadow of goodbye, I faced the longest night
[Pre-Chorus]
Dropped my hood, the world faded out, words that still cut deep
Love you, dad, in the silence, promises I couldn't keep
[Chorus]
Gone too soon, in a fight that wore him thin
A soldier in the night, still fighting from within
His spirit whispers, through the steel and the flame
Daddy's legacy, forever in my name
[Verse 2]
Harlan’s words, a gentle push, time to say goodbye
In that fleeting moment, I could feel him saying lie
Hold on tight, don't let go, even when the love feels far
His light still guides me, like a distant shining star
[Pre-Chorus]
Dropped my hood, the world faded out, words that still cut deep
Love you, dad, in the silence, promises I couldn't keep
[Chorus]
Gone too soon, in a fight that wore him thin
A soldier in the night, still fighting from within
His spirit whispers, through the steel and the flame
Daddy's legacy, forever in my name
[Bridge]
Though the battle's over, his shadow lives on in me
In every spark, in every weld, his strength is all I see
Time may pass, but love remains, etched deep within my soul
A lesson learned in loss, making broken pieces whole
[Outro]
February's echo, a story of love and loss
Forever in my heart, no matter what it costs
I'll carry your fight, your name, your flame
Daddy, you're forever young in my forever name
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