[Verse 1]
Little brother, watch you grow
That hit me hard, you know
When we were kids on that old front step
I was slow to say what I kept
I know I missed some chances, yeah
To show you you were always there
[Pre-Chorus]
But time don’t wait, it turns the page
And I see it now in a different way
If I could go back, I’d say it plain
You were my pride from the start of the day
[Chorus]
Little brother, little brother
You mean more than I ever told ya
Little brother, little brother
I’m proud of every step you’re on
(so proud of you)
When the world gets loud and cold
I’m still here, I’m still your home
[Verse 2]
I remember scraped knees, dusty shoes
You chasing me, I chasing you
Backseat laughs and a slammed door
We were wild, we wanted more
And even when I acted tough
You were the one who knew my stuff
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see the man you’re becoming
Strong heart, steady, running
If I was quiet, that was wrong
But my love was in the whole damn song
[Chorus]
Little brother, little brother
You mean more than I ever told ya
Little brother, little brother
I’m proud of every step you’re on
(so proud of you)
When the world gets loud and cold
I’m still here, I’m still your home
[Bridge]
If I could hand you every lesson
I’d spare you every hard correction
But even then, you’d still find your way
You got that fire, you’ll be okay
(you’ll be okay)
[Final Chorus]
Little brother, little brother
You mean more than I ever told ya
Little brother, little brother
I’m proud of every step you’re on
(proud of you)
So when you doubt who you are
Look back, you’ve always been my star
Little brother, little brother
I’m still here, I’m still your home