A Song For My Sons

I remember their little hands, so small
Tiny steps, big dreams, I recall
Now I walk beside 'em, raisin' strong men

I do it all for my sons, yeah, I'm standin' tall
No bars, no cuffs, I ain't gonna fall
Teach 'em to walk proud, to stand strong
Right them wrongs and keep pushin' on
Pride in their eyes, joy in their name
Since they were born, I ain't been the same
Raisin' men, not boys on the run
This life I live, I live for my sons

I see your childhood, laughs and tears
First steps, first words, chasin' fears
Your voice hit my heart like a thunder's call
Swore right then: I'd give you my all
No gangsta life, just a dad's code now
Buildin' your future, I'm showin' you how
From late-night feeds to schoolyard days
Every step, I'm pavin' your ways
Don't need gold, just time and love
With a little faith from the man above

I do it all for my sons, yeah, I'm standin' tall
No bars, no cuffs, I ain't gonna fall
Teach 'em to walk proud, to stand strong
Right them wrongs and keep pushin' on
Pride in their eyes, joy in their name
Since they were born, I ain't been the same
Raisin' men, not boys on the run
This life I live, I live for my sons

Every scraped knee's a tale we share
Tough days come, but I'm always there
Teach 'em grit, how to face the pain
Dance through the storm, not hide from rain
Showed 'em tools, showed 'em truth to hold
How to speak up, let their hearts be bold
They won't need me forever, that's clear
But these roots I plant will always be near
No shortcuts, no lies, just work and pride
Love so deep, it'll never subside

They saved me without even knowin
Every day, I feel their hearts growin
Gave me a reason to rise and see
The world through eyes of a legacy

I do it all for my sons, yeah, I'm standin' tall
No bars, no cuffs, I ain't gonna fall
Teach 'em to walk proud, to stand strong
Right them wrongs and keep pushin' on
Pride in their eyes, joy in their name
Since they were born, I ain't been the same
Raisin' men, not boys on the run
This life I live, I live for my sons

One day they'll walk without me, it's true
But they'll carry my lessons in all that they do
And that
That's my legacy