Between a Dad and a Son
Unveiling the Timeless Bond: Between a Father and His Son
Lyrics
I remember riding to the ponds was my only wish
I have fond memories of riding to the ponds; it was my greatest desire.
Betting on who could catch the first fish
We used to bet on who could catch the first fish.
One of us would win so we'd bet again
After one of us won, we would bet again just to pass the time during the long weekend.
Just to pass the time that long weekend
These activities filled the time during the extended weekend.
Come Sunday night when the games were done
By Sunday night, when the games were over, you would tuck me in and express love.
You'd tuck me in and say I love you son
Expressing admiration for the caring nature of someone who wasn't biologically related.
It's so amazing how somebody can care
It's remarkable how someone can care for children from another person's prayers.
For children that came from another mans prayer
You demonstrated that you were committed to staying, defying the challenges of life.
You proved to us that you were here to stay
Men don't abandon when situations become ambiguous (black and white turn to gray).
That men don't leave when black and white turn to gray
Expressing gratitude and affection, acknowledging the extra efforts and care provided.
So I'd hug you tight and say I love you too
Acknowledging uncertainties in life and expressing love and appreciation.
Thanks for all the things you don't have to do
Gratitude for the things done voluntarily, without any obligation.
And just between us there's so much you don't know
Confiding that there are aspects of life and experiences unknown to the father.
How many times I didn't know which way to go
Reflecting on times of confusion and not knowing the right direction.
But you never let me down and you helped me realize
Despite uncertainties, the father never disappointed and helped in self-realization.
That there's a bond between a dad and a son
Emphasizing the special connection and understanding between a father and a son.
You taught me to work and you taught me to love
Acknowledging the father's teachings about work and love, and that life is not perfect.
You taught me that life doesn't fit like a glove
Life doesn't always fit perfectly; challenges are part of the journey.
When push came to shove you let me learn on my own
When challenges arose, the father allowed the son to learn on his own.
But that didn't mean that I was ever alone
Despite learning independently, the son never felt alone because of the father's support.
And just between us there's so much you don't know
Reiterating that there are aspects of the son's life unknown to the father.
How many times I didn't know which way to go
Reflecting on moments of uncertainty and the father's consistent support.
But you never let me down and you helped me realize
Despite challenges, the father never let the son down, aiding in self-realization.
That there's a bond between a dad and a son
Emphasizing the special connection and understanding between a father and a son.
Any ol' man can be a father
Highlighting the distinction between being a father and actively being a dad.
But it takes some effort to be a dad
Stressing the effort required to fulfill the responsibilities of being a dad.
And just between us there's so much you don't know
Reiterating that there are aspects of the son's life unknown to the father.
How many times I didn't know which way to go
Reflecting on moments of uncertainty and the father's consistent support.
But you never let me down and you helped me realize
Despite challenges, the father never let the son down, aiding in self-realization.
That there's a bond between a dad and a son
Emphasizing the special connection and understanding between a father and a son.
Ya there's a bond between a dad and a son
Reiterating the powerful and unique bond between a father and a son.
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