Now dad this is a very sensitive subject)
From the first time the doctor placed you in my arms
I knew I'd meet death before I'd let you meet harm
Although questions arose in my mind, would I be man enough?Against wrong, choose right and be standin' up
From the hospital that first night
Took a hour just ta get the carseat in right
People drivin' all fast, got me kinda upsetGot you home safe, placed you in your basonette
That night I don't think one wink I slept
As I slipped out my bed, to your crib I crept
Touched your head gently, felt my heart melt'Cause I know I loved you more than life itself
Then to my knees, and I begged the Lord please
Let me be a good daddy, all he needs
Love, knowledge, discipline too
I pledge my life to you[Chorus]
Just the two of us, we can make it if we try
Just the two of us, (Just the two of us)
Just the two of us, building castles in the sky
Just the two of us, you and IFive years old, bringin comedy
Everytime I look at you I think man, a little me
Just like me
Wait an see gonna be tallMakes me laugh cause you got your dads ears an all
Sometimes I wonder, what you gonna be
A General, a Doctor, maybe a MC
Haha, I want to kiss you all the timeBut I will test that butt when you cut outta line, trudat
Uh-uh-uh why you do dat?
I try to be a tough dad, but you be makin me laugh
Crazy joy, when I see the eyes of my baby boyI pledge to you, I will always do
Everything I can
Show you how to be a man
Dignity, integrity, honor anAn I don't mind if you lose, long as you came with it
An you can cry, ain't no shame it it
It didn't work out with me an your mom
But yo, push come to shoveYou was conceived in love
So if the world attacks, and you slide off track
Remember one fact, I got your back[Chorus]It's a full-time job to be a good dad
You got so much more stuff than I had
I gotta study just to keep with the changin times
101 Dalmations on your CD-ROMSee me-I'm
Tryin to pretend I know
On my PC where that CD go
But yo, ain't nuthin promised, one day I'll be goneFeel the strife, but trust life does go wrong
But just in case
It's my place
To impartOne day some girl's gonna break your heart
And ooh ain't no pain like from the opposite sex
Gonna hurt bad, but don't take it out on the next, son
Throughout life people will make you madDisrespect you and treat you bad
Let God deal with the things they do
'Cause hate in your heart will consume you too
Always tell the truth, say your prayersHold doors, pull out chairs, easy on the swears
You're living proof that dreams do come true
I love you and I'm here for you[Chorus: x4](This is a good song dad, how much am I gettin' paid for this?)
Songwriters
BILL WITHERS, WILLIAM SALTER, RALPH MACDONALDPublished by
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