[Intro]
Yeah, this one’s for the brothers out there grinding
For the love of their kids, for the dreams they're designing
Life’s a hustle, yeah, we survivin’
Still holdin’ on, keepin’ hope alive
[Verse 1]
Once was love, burning bright, in my sight
Mama of my children, everything felt so right
Two little boys, three years apart, they made my world spin
Runnin’ through the storm, through struggle and sin
Single dad, yeah, I learned the game
Robbin’ Peter to pay Paul, just to keep ‘em sane
Late nights, on my grind, no sleep, just hopes
Every dollar earned, just another chapter in these ropes
Taught ‘em to walk, to talk, to stand tall
In a world that’s fierce, I gave my all, gave my all
Wish I could rewind, hold you close again
Mama of my sons, why’d it have to end?
[Pre-Chorus]
But I’m still here, still fightin’ through the pain
Wishes in my mind, wish you felt the same
Heart heavy, soul weary, but I keep hope bright
One day we’ll reunite, maybe in the night
[Chorus]
In another life, I’d hold you tight
In another world, we’d make it right
But I’m just a man, with a broken heart
Still chasin’ dreams, still playin’ my part
I wish you were with me, in arms again
But I got these boys, and I’ll be their man
Love’s a scar, but it’s also my pride
Keepin’ their smiles alive, I’ll forever abide
[Verse 2]
Every morning, I rise for them
Fightin’ these struggles, this humbling bend
From dawn to dusk, I hustle, I strive
For my boys, I stay alive, I survive
Money’s tight, but love’s free in their eyes
That’s why I push, I fight, I rise
Memories of us, they cut deep
But I gotta keep movin’, I gotta keep peace
Threw away my pride, for a better life
No matter the struggle, I’ll endure the strife
Hope flickers like a flame, faint but strong
One day, this pain will be gone, playin’ my song
[Pre-Chorus]
But I’m still here, still fightin’ through the pain
Wishes in my mind, wish you felt the same
Heart heavy, soul weary, but I keep hope bright
One day we’ll reunite, maybe in the night
[Chorus]
In another life, I’d hold you tight
In another world, we’d make it right
But I’m just a man, with a broken heart
Still chasin’ dreams, still playin’ my part
I wish you were with me, in arms again
But I got these boys, and I’ll be their man
Love’s a scar, but it’s also my pride
Keepin’ their smiles alive, I’ll forever abide
[Bridge]
Though she’s gone to another hand
In my heart, I still understand
Love’s a lesson, a battle won
I’m still fightin’ for my sons
Sometimes I wonder, did I do enough?
Did I hold on, was I tough?
All I got are these memories now
But I wear my pain like a crown somehow
[Outro]
Yeah, I’m still standin’, still breathin’ life
For my boys, I’ll fight, I’ll survive
Wish I could turn back time or rewrite the script
But love remains, it’s a permanent trip
So I keep goin’, no matter what comes
Pray for my family, for our humblin’ crumbs
In this life of love and loss, I find my way
Holdin’ onto hope, to brighter days
Denway
