Father Figure

Lyrics

[Intro] Yeah, father figure [Verse 1] Boy when you grow up, hope you turn into a man And know that I been tryna give you everything I can Me and your momma had some issues, none of this was planned But I wouldn't change a thing if I had a second chance Reflecting on the way I acted when she told man wish I could take it back But understand that this life isn't made like that And your actions have consequences, consequently I was focused on my defenses Told her we ain't ready for it, we already poor We sleeping at your aunts crib and I already swore I wouldn't have a kid until I could give him everything, that I ain't have an shit That left your momma with a sore that I ain't ever heal When you were born I felt some shit that I ain't ever feel I really hated myself, for being scared about the weight that I felt Having a kid when I'ma baby myself 'Cause now I look at you and you don't even know it but You the best thing I ever made and I ain't make it myself [Bridge] Damn Father figure Uh, father figure With a father's figure [Verse 2] Uh, when you cry I hope you know I feel the pain you feel When you smile I feel like all my pain is healed You give me strength to be a man and go chase it still 'Cause tou look up to me, so I gotta make it still I see the world we live in man it make me scared as hell Like which way we going, I can barely tell? People's morals lately seem like they very frail Please don't get caught up in the hype, never follow less you following the light And don't be scared to swallow pride What's right is right son, be careful with your side As I write this looking carefully in your eyes I see your heart and soul and it resembles mine The world is cruel so I hope you always kind And never judge a man if he's in a bind Follow your heart, but always exercise your mind Stay sharp, don't ever dumb it down Don't get caught up in the run around but if you do, you don't have to keep me in the dark like the sun is down Uh, father figure