I was a shadow in a broken house Promises leaking through the roof Built my walls up, shut love out Didn’t think I needed proof Then you showed up, no crown, no throne Just steady hands and a heart of gold Stood between me and the dark Said, “Son, you’ve been mine from the start.” King, you never gave me your blood But you gave me your name in love Said family ain’t just DNA, It’s who stands when the storm won’t break King, you taught these hands to build A life no shame could ever steal You’re the ruler of the best in me The man I’m growing up to be Yeah, King — you’re my last name You learned my anger, learned my fears Sat with me through silent tears First time I called you “Dad,” I shook You just smiled like you always knew Didn’t lead with pride or power Just showed up every single hour Not by blood, but by choice you came And that’s what makes a father’s name King, you never gave me your blood But you gave me your name in love Said family ain’t just DNA, It’s who stays when the world won’t wait King, you turned a boy into a man With steady voice and gentle hands You’re the ruler of the best in me My safe place, my legacy Yeah, King of my last name. You didn’t have to, but you did anyway Took in a runaway heart that was built to break Said, “Son, you’re mine if you wanna be” No chains, no guilt, just dignity You gave me more than a place to stand You gave me truth I could understand Yeah, I wasn’t born with your blood or flame But you’re the King of my last name You didn’t have to, but you did anyway Turned my darkest nights into better days Said, “Son, you’re mine, no need to prove” Just stand up tall and speak your truth You gave me something I never had A steady hand, a real damn dad Yeah, I carry your name like a crown I claim You’re the King of my last name King of my last name.
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