Father Figure

[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