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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

blues, soul, r&b