[Verse 1]
They put your name on that plastic crib
Blue little hat that’s way too big
Nurse says, “You wanna hold him, Dad?”
My hands shake like a teenage kid
Clock says 3 a.m. on the wall
But this room feels like it stopped time cold
Tiny fingers wrap around one of mine
And just won’t let go
[Chorus]
I’ve never been this tired, this scared, this proud
Laughing and crying, all at once somehow
Didn’t know my heart could feel this full, this small
Looking at you, so new, I’m changed for good, that’s all
There’s a first time for everything in this crazy world
Tonight’s my first time father, first time loving
A little boy like you
[Verse 2]
Your mama’s sleeping in that chair
Hair all tangled, but I swear
I’ve never seen an angel look
More worn out and more prepared
Phone keeps buzzing in my jeans
“Send a picture,” “What’s his name?”
I just stare at you instead
Trying to memorize your face
[Chorus]
I’ve never been this tired, this scared, this proud
Laughing and crying, all at once somehow
Didn’t know my heart could feel this full, this small
Looking at you, so new, I’m changed for good, that’s all
There’s a first time for everything in this crazy world
Tonight’s my first time father, first time loving
A little boy like you
[Bridge]
One day I’ll teach you how to throw
How to drive, when to take it slow
How to stand your ground, when to let things go (yeah)
But right now it’s just your breathing sound
A hospital room, an old heart found
In a brand‑new pair of eyes staring back at me
[Chorus]
I’ve never been this tired, this scared, this proud
Laughing and crying, all at once somehow
Didn’t know my heart could feel this full, this small
Looking at you, so new, I’m changed for good, that’s all
There’s a first time for everything in this crazy world
And I’m a first time father, learning how to love
A little boy like you
[Outro]
Tiny fingers wrapped around one of mine
And I won’t let go