The Man Id Wished I Met

Verse 1

Today the sky holds your father's name,

A birthday written in the clouds above.

I didn't get the chance to shake his hand,

Or hear his stories, or thank him for his love.

But through your eyes I've come to know

The kind of man he chose to be,

Because every good thing I see in you

Feels like a piece of his legacy.

Chorus

And I wish I could've met the man

Who helped make you the husband you are Drew.

The father you dream of being someday,

The reason your heart shines through every scar.

Though I only know him through your memories,

I celebrate the life he gave.

And every year on this heavenly birthday,

His love still echoes through the family he made.

Verse 2

I know today can feel heavy, baby,

Especially with these walls keeping us apart.

I'd hold your hand if I could reach you,

And help carry the ache inside your heart.

Because I see how much you miss him,

And how you still look up to him today.

I see a son who wants to follow

The path his father helped pave.

Chorus

And I wish I could've met the man

Who showed you what true love could be.

The marriage he shared with your mom

Is the kind of future I hope for you and me.

A lifetime built on faith and laughter,

Standing strong through every storm we face.

The love they shared still lights a candle

That time could not erase.

Bridge

One day we'll start our life together,

Far beyond these prison gates.

We'll build a home with room for healing,

For second chances and better days.

And when we tell our story, baby,

Your father's name will still belong.

Because the people we love leave footprints

That keep guiding us along.

Verse 3

So on this birthday up in Heaven,

I hope he somehow knows it's true.

I'm thankful for the man he raised,

Because that man became you.

I'm grateful you're my husband Drew,

Grateful you're our children's dad.

And I promise to honor his memory

Through every good day that we have.

Final Chorus

I wish I could've met your father,

Just to thank him face to face.

For the strength inside your spirit,

And the kindness time can't replace.

Though I only know him through your stories,

I carry those stories too.

And on every heavenly birthday,

I'll celebrate him right beside you.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dad.

Your son loves you deeply.

And the woman who loves your son

Will always honor your memory.

Happy heavenly birthday Raul Pradeau