[Verse 1]
To my son, to my daughter, let me sit you down today,
I’ve got some things to tell you, some things I need to say.
If I ever caused you pain, I hope you’ll understand,
Your daddy’s just a broken man with shaking, calloused hands.
[Chorus]
Daddy makes mistakes, he's walked a crooked line,
Carried some burdens, been blinded by the time.
But through every stumble, every tear runnin’ free,
One truth stays steady, you're the world to me.
[Verse 2]
I worked my hands to blisters, and my soul to heavy rust,
Grew up in a storm, where love could break but not combust.
This long road’s been lonely, laced with shadows 'cross the plains,
But your laughter's the sunlight that burns clear through the rain.
[Chorus]
Daddy makes mistakes, he's walked a crooked line,
Carried some burdens, been blinded by the time.
But through every stumble, every tear runnin’ free,
One truth stays steady, you're the world to me.
[Bridge]
I was hardened by the years, but your hearts have softened mine,
You taught me love’s redemption heals the cracks of time.
I’d take back every misstep, mend the scars I’ve sown,
But I can only hope you'll see the love you've always known.
[Verse 3]
So if the world gets heavy, if you feel like you’re alone,
Remember daddy loves you, even ‘till his gravestone.
This life can wear you down with its trials and its weight,
But don’t forget, my children, your love rewrites my fate.