I'll Raise You As My Own
A Father's Promise: I'll Raise You As My Own
Lyrics
What is a father, if not a title that you give to the man who raised you up?
Reflecting on the concept of fatherhood as a title given to the one who raised the speaker.
What makes a daughter, but the little girl I fed, changed, and gave all my love?
Defining a daughter as the little girl nurtured with love, care, and attention.
So they can tell me that you're not mine, but here's what they don't understand
Addressing the denial of parenthood, emphasizing a deeper, personal understanding.
The day that you came in my life is the day that I became a man
Signifying a transformative moment into manhood upon the arrival of the mentioned individual.
So I'll be there to watch you grow, no matter where the wind should blow
Expressing commitment to witness the growth of the person regardless of circumstances.
I'll catch you whenever you fall and answer every time you call
Promising unwavering support, catching the person in times of need and being responsive.
And I promise to love you the same, and my home is always your home
Committing to maintaining love and offering a home, irrespective of a shared name.
And though you may not share my name, I'll raise you as my own
Reiterating the intention to raise the individual as one's own despite a different lineage.
You're like the cherry that sits atop the cake that our family baked in love
Using metaphorical language to describe the individual as a cherished addition to the family.
A welcome addition that makes our home complete and without you we're not done
Stressing the significance of the person in completing the family unit.
So don't tell yourself you're not mine, 'cause here's what you don't understand
Challenging any notion of non-ownership, emphasizing a personal growth moment.
The day that you came in my life is the day that I became a man
Repeating the transformative impact of the individual's arrival on the speaker's life.
So I'll be there to watch you grow, no matter where the wind should blow
Reiterating commitment to witness and support the growth of the individual.
I'll catch you whenever you fall and answer every time you call
Promising to be a reliable presence, ready to respond to the individual's calls.
And I promise to love you the same, and my home is always your home
Committing to maintaining consistent love and providing a perpetual home.
And though you may not share my name, I'll raise you as my own
Stating the intention to raise the individual as one's own despite not sharing a surname.
I'll raise you as my own, I'll raise you as my own
Repeating the commitment to raise the person as part of the speaker's family.
I'll raise you as my own, I'll raise you as my own
Emphasizing the repetition of the commitment to raise the individual as one's own.
So I'll be there to watch you grow, no matter where the wind should blow
Reiterating the commitment to witness and support the growth of the individual.
I'll catch you whenever you fall and answer every time you call
Ensuring a reliable presence to catch and respond to the individual in times of need.
And I promise to love you the same 'cause my home is always your home
Restating the promise of consistent love and a perpetual home for the individual.
And though you may not share my name, I'll raise you as my own
Affirming the commitment to raising the person as part of the speaker's family.
I'll raise you as my own, I'll raise you as my own
Repeating the declaration of intent to raise the individual as one's own.
I'll raise you as my own, I'll raise you as my own
Affirming the commitment to raise the person as part of the speaker's family.
Comment