Time can tell

Verse 1]

There’s crayon marks on the hallway wall,

Tiny boots by the door, way too small.

I blinked, and they’re runnin’ through the yard,

Chasin’ dreams with open hearts.

First steps turned into bike rides,

Now they’re talkin’ 'bout the starry sky.

Seems like yesterday I held their hands,

Now they’re teachin’ me to understand.

Oh, time, you don’t slow down,

You spin this world ‘round and ‘round.

But I hold on to every laugh and cry,

Every “Daddy, one more story tonight.”

From diapers to driving, it's all bittersweet,

But I see the future when they smile at me.

My little Vs, you're growin’ up free…

And one day, you'll take care of me.

They say, “Watch this, Dad!” from the porch swing,

Playin’ songs on a guitar with broken strings.

Graduations, first jobs, wedding rings,

All the moments that this life brings.

I’m just here with a front row seat,

To every stumble, every victory.

But I see their hearts, strong and true,

And I know they'll do what I once did too.

Oh, time, you don’t slow down,

You spin this world ‘round and ‘round.

But I hold on to every laugh and cry,

Every “Daddy, one more story tonight.”

From tricycles to chasing dreams,

Through all life’s in-betweens.

My little Vs, you're growin’ up free…

And one day, you'll take care of me.

Maybe I’ll be gray and movin’ slow,

Forgettin’ things I used to know.

But I’ll see your eyes, still wild and kind,

And feel your hands wrap around mine.

Yeah, time, you don’t slow down,

But love like ours keeps comin’ ‘round.

I gave you all I had to give,

Now I’ll lean on you, as long as I live.

My little Vs, you're strong as can be…

And now you're the ones takin’ care of me.

Crayon hearts may fade from view,

But I see forever in the V in you.