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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Missed birthdays
missed first steps
I was chasing paychecks
chasing my own mess
Phone on silent
while you needed my voice
I was out there wilding
like I ain’t have a choice
Pictures on the fridge
I was staring from afar
You were growing up fast
I was drinking at the bar
Every “I’ll be there”
turned into “I’m sorry”
You were waiting at the door
I was drowning in my worry
[Chorus]
I’m late
but I’m here now
I can’t change then
but I swear now
Every tear
every fear
I’m right here now
I’m right here now
If you hate me
I get it
you can scream it loud
But if you fall
I’ma catch you
that’s my only vow
Every year that I lost
I’ma fight for it now
I’m late
but I’m here
I’m your dad
I’m proud
[Verse 2]
I remember little shoes
by the front door waiting
Cartoons on mute
clock hands rotating
You asking “Where you at?”
I was stuck in my shame
Let the past raise my voice
let the hurt say my name
Court dates
cold nights
arguing and letters
Thought distance was protection
but it never made it better
You needed my hugs
I was stuck in my head
Now I’d trade my whole life
just to tuck you in bed
[Chorus]
I’m late
but I’m here now
I can’t change then
but I swear now
Every tear
every fear
I’m right here now
I’m right here now
If you hate me
I get it
you can scream it loud
But if you fall
I’ma catch you
that’s my only vow
Every year that I lost
I’ma fight for it now
I’m late
but I’m here
I’m your dad
I’m proud
[Bridge]
I ain’t asking you to fix me
I’m asking for a chance
Let me show you how I love you
not just talk it in advance
I’ll be in the front row
even if you don’t wave
I’ll clap till my hands hurt
for the courage you gave
[Chorus]
I’m late
but I’m here now
I can’t change then
but I swear now
Every tear
every fear
I’m right here now
I’m right here now
If you hate me
I get it
you can scream it loud
But if you fall
I’ma catch you
that’s my only vow
Every year that I lost
I’ma fight for it now
I’m late
but I’m here
I’m your dad
I’m proud
Details
GeneratedFeb 20, 2026
Duration2:56
LanguageEnglish
Style
rap, Intimate boom-bap with warm Rhodes chords, soft vinyl crackle, and mellow bass. Male vocals up close and confessional, light plate reverb. Hooks lift with subtle gospel-style harmonies and stacked ad-libs. Beat stays steady and grounded; last chorus strips to keys and voice for a vulnerable fade.
Credits
Prompt by
KingJb
KingJbModelAria v5
Prompt
A rap song about my kids apologizing for not being present in they’re lives but letting them know I’m always here for them
