[Verse 1]
You pulled me from the dark
When I was just a scared little girl
You taught my hands to unclench
Taught my heart this broken world
You stood between me and the hurt
Like a fence around our yard
And when the nights got too loud
You held me hard
[Pre-Chorus]
I still feel your palm in mine
Like a promise that won’t fade
You said, “Stay close, baby”
And I stayed
[Chorus]
Daddy, I’m still here
Still holding on
The last word you said
Was my name, and then you were gone
I miss you like rain
On a drought of bone
Daddy, I’m still here
But I’m lost alone
[Verse 2]
Now the chair by the door sits still
Your coat don’t move in the wind
I catch myself turning around
Like you might walk in again
The house knows your footsteps
Even when I can’t hear
And I talk to the empty hall
Just to keep you near
[Pre-Chorus]
I keep reaching for your light
In the middle of the night
You said, “Hold on tight”
And I try
[Chorus]
Daddy, I’m still here
Still holding on
The last word you said
Was my name, and then you were gone
I miss you like rain
On a drought of bone
Daddy, I’m still here
But I’m lost alone
[Bridge]
If I could bring you one more breath
One more Sunday, one more song
I’d tell you all the ways you saved me
All the places I went wrong
I’d lay my head right on your chest
And let the whole world fall
You took my hand and wouldn’t let go
You gave me all
[Final Chorus]
Daddy, I’m still here
Still holding on
The last word you said
Was my name, and then you were gone
I miss you like rain
On a drought of bone
Daddy, I’m still here
And I’m not alone
Daddy, I’m still here
Still holding on
The last word you said
Was my name, and now I sing it on
I miss you like rain
On a drought of bone
Daddy, I’m still here
You were my home