[Intro]
Morning light, another day to fight alone
Heavy heart, carrying secrets unknown
[Verse 1]
Barely making ends meet, just trying to survive
A quiet hero in the shadows, working nine to five
Growing hopes in the garden, weeds and dreams entwine
Smoky mornings to ease the pain that I define
[Pre-Chorus]
No words, no praise, just silent nights
Fighting battles that no one writes about
Facing storms, holding tears inside
Living for my son, to show him what’s right
[Chorus]
It’s hard being a man, carrying this weight
Facing lonely nights, trudging through the gray
No flowers now, only scars to show
Raising a better man than I, so he’ll grow
[Verse 2]
Letting go of stress, in clouds of smoke
A fleeting escape from the words unspoke
No appreciation coming my way
Just working, praying for better days
[Pre-Chorus]
No words, no praise, just silent nights
Fighting battles that no one writes about
Facing storms, holding tears inside
Living for my son, to show him what’s right
[Chorus]
It’s hard being a man, carrying this weight
Facing lonely nights, trudging through the gray
No flowers now, only scars to show
Raising a better man than I, so he’ll grow
[Bridge]
Lonely nights in my truck, hiding my fears
Tears I won’t let fall, drowning in silent tears
A hero unsung, in the shadows I stay
Hoping my son sees the strength in my way
[Outro]
One day they’ll see, the man behind the mask
Living, loving, striving, not just to last
Until that dawn, I carry on
A silent battle, till my son’s life is strong