Verse 1 (Lead – warm, low register) Son, I watched you take your first breath (mm) Heard heaven whisper purpose on your chest (yeah) Tiny hands, but a destiny that’s wide (so wide) I saw the world the moment you opened your eyes (opened my eyes) They’ll try to teach you who to be, what to chase (they will) But before the noise, before the race (slow it down) I need you to know, deep in your bones (deep inside) You were never meant to walk this road alone (no, no) Background Harmonies: Ooo… mmm… Pre-Chorus I’ve stumbled, I’ve fallen, I’ve learned the hard way (learned the hard way) So you don’t have to carry the same weight (no, no) Harmony: I’ll take it for you… Chorus Son, no one will ever love you like I do (like I do) No one will fight harder, tell you the truth (tell you the truth) I’ll stand in the fire, I’ll block the rain (block the rain) I’ll break every chain that brings you pain (every chain) There may be many voices when your life’s begun (voices) But no one will shape your world like your father, son Ad-libs: (I got you) (I’m right here) (Always, always) Verse 2 Son, I won’t promise a perfect road (no, no) But I’ll promise I’ll never let go (never let go) When you doubt yourself, when you feel small (feel small) I’ll remind you who you are through it all (every time) I’ll teach you strength without losing your heart (your heart) How to be a man, how to play your part (play your part) How to love deep and stand up tall (stand tall) And get back up every time you fall (get back up) Pre-Chorus 2 I’ll be your shelter, your mirror, your guide (your guide) Even when you’re grown and walking on your own stride (still I’m there) Chorus Son, no one will ever love you like I do (like I do) No one will sacrifice the way I choose to (choose to) I’ll give you wisdom, I’ll give you my name (my name) I’ll give you lessons wrapped in pain (yeah) There may be many hands when the race is run (race is run) But no one will leave a mark like your father, son Ad-libs: (That’s my son) (My legacy) (My heart) Bridge If the world ever tries to tell you you’re not enough (listen to me) Remember I saw greatness when times were rough (from day one) Every prayer I pray has your name inside (every night) Every dream I had, I laid it by your side (for you) You’re my reason, my legacy, my why (my why) A piece of me that will outlive time (forever) Breakdown And when I’m not standing right next to you (right there) My voice will still guide you through (listen) Every choice, every battle won (every one) Hear me saying… “I’ve got you, son” Outro Son… I’m always with you.