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