Raise Him Right

This one is for all the hard working fathers

The ones that break their backs to provide

But still feel the pressure to raise good men

It’s not easy, but it’s necessary

(Verse 1)

Since the first time that you held him in your arms

And your life felt like it hit a restart

You knew that all the lessons of your past

Are needed now so your son can have a chance

At a better life than yours

You’re reminded of when you were poor

And your father did everything he could

But he didn’t know how to express himself

So he worked hard, but drank and life was hell

Now you don’t want your son to be cheated

So you’re gonna change the way that he is treated

Compared to how your dad raised you

Forget the bad, just let it fall through

And be there for him every single day

So when he’s older, he will understand

The struggles of his father

To make sure he grows up to be a man

(Chorus)

Hold your son close to your heart

Don’t let your family fall apart

Be the foundation that they need to stand up tall

Make sure he grows up strong

This world is filled with sins and wrongs

Tell your son he can overcome it all

(Verse 2)

You wake up every morning before the sun

You clock in at work, they expect a smile like it’s fun

But your shoulders ache, and your back is stiff

Doesn’t matter, work hard your entire shift

When you get back home, your wife is upset

Your teenage son failed his class and got caught up in some mess

He walks up to you with his head down

Too scared to look up at your glare and curled frown

You’ve been here before, it’s Deja vu,

Your father used to take his belt and beat you til your blue

So you tell your son to stand up straight

Your father’s presence on you like a weight

And you tell him to face it like a man

Don’t show your weak side, come up with a solid plan

You remind him that you love him

Fight his own battles and you’ll support him

That you’ll be angrier if you see him cry

You question yourself if that was the right call

But believe me, he’ll remember it all

(Chorus)

Hold your son close to your heart

Don’t let your family fall apart

Be the foundation that they need to stand up tall

Make sure he grows up strong

This world is filled with sins and wrongs

Tell your son he can overcome it all

(Verse 3)

Keep working hard, even when it doesn’t feel worth it

Your son is watching, and learning from it

Because when you pass away

He’ll look at his son and say

All the lessons that he learned from his dad

Like how you gave him the life you wish you had

How you treated him way better than your dad

How sometimes it’s ok to be sad

How you treated his mother with respect

Helped him find a good woman that made you proud to have met

It’s all a real man wants in life

To see his son grow up, be strong with a good wife

So he can have a son of his own

And carry on your name, and provide for his own home

Before you’re gone you’re gonna think about your dad

And realize he wanted the same

For you to be a man

Raise your sons right