Father's Prayer
A Father's Hope: Nurturing Wisdom, Love, and Values
Lyrics
Hope you like old Gibson's as much as i do
Expressing a preference for old Gibson guitars, indicating a personal liking or attachment.
Hope you find the wisdom in your grand paws roots
Wishing for the understanding of ancestral wisdom from the speaker's grandfather.
Hope you grow to know when love is real
Expressing a desire for the ability to recognize genuine love as opposed to superficial attractions.
And shiny things and money ain't no big a deal
Emphasizing that materialistic things and wealth are not of great importance.
And i hope you have a little talk with Jesus
Encouraging the listener to have spiritual conversations with Jesus during challenging times.
Any time you think the world don't treat you fair
Advising to turn to faith when feeling unfairly treated by the world.
Hope you know when you need me, i'm always there
Assuring the listener that the speaker will be available whenever needed.
And that your an answer to a fathers prayer
Affirming that the listener is the realization of the speaker's prayers as a father.
I kinda hope my old truck is your first car
Expressing a wish that the speaker's old truck becomes the listener's first car.
Hope that when you spread your wings you don't fly too far
Hoping that the listener doesn't venture too far when exploring new opportunities.
I pray, yeah i pray you get your patience from your Mom
Expressing a prayer for the listener to inherit patience from their mother.
And i hope that voice inside you tells you right from wrong
Wishing that an inner voice guides the listener towards making moral choices.
And i hope you have a little talk with Jesus
Encouraging continued spiritual communication with Jesus during challenges.
Any time you think the world don't treat you fair
Reiterating the advice to seek solace in faith during difficult times.
Hope you know when you need me, i'm always there
Reassuring the listener of the speaker's constant availability for support.
And that your an answer to a fathers prayer
Reiterating that the listener is a response to the speaker's paternal prayers.
And when you get here heaven knows
Anticipating the joy and excitement upon the listener's arrival.
I'll be counting fingers and counting toes
Imagining the speaker counting the baby's fingers and toes upon birth.
I can't wait to watch you grow up ,but not too fast
Expressing the desire to witness the listener's growth while cautioning against growing up too quickly.
Hope you know when you need me that i'm always there
Reiterating the speaker's constant availability when needed by the listener.
Oh i pray god is listening to this fathers prayer
Concluding with a prayer that God listens to the paternal wishes expressed in the song.
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