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Verse 1

I wasn’t gone ‘cause I didn’t care

I just didn’t know how to stay

Every day felt like running from bills

From mirrors I couldn’t face

I told myself you’d understand

That kids bounce back, that you’d be okay

But I hear it now in the pauses

Every time you say my name

Chorus

My bravest son, my baby girl,

Daddy is home—please don’t cry

I know I’ve said this before

But I’m not walking out this time

I won’t leave again, I swear it

I’ll be right here, I’ll try

You’re my strength when I don’t have any left

You’re my life

Verse 2

I missed small things, not the big ones

First steps, bad dreams, late-night calls

I wasn’t there for the shaking hands

Or the nights you hugged the wall

I thought love was sending money

Or showing up once in a while

Didn’t know love was just being there

Even when you feel like a child

Chorus

My bravest son, my baby girl,

Daddy is home—please don’t cry

I don’t need you to forgive me

I just need you to see I’m trying

I won’t leave again, I swear it

I’ll stay even when I’m tired

You’re my strength when I don’t have any left

You’re my life

Bridge (spoken, almost whispered)

I don’t have excuses anymore

Just this moment

Just you

If you’re scared, hold my hand

I’m not going anywhere

Outro

My bravest son… my baby girl…

Daddy’s home

I’m here

I’m not leaving