Verse 1 Shadows on the wall, but I’m still here Storms can rise, I’ll draw you near You’ll get scars, but I’ll show mine That’s the fire that keeps our lights alive Pre-Chorus The world will try to pull us apart But I’ll be here, I swear on my heart Chorus I’m not leaving, not fading Through the fire, I’m staying Every night, every fight, I’ll walk with you In the silence, I’ll be the sound When you’re falling, I’ll hold the ground Whatever comes, I’ll never leave you That’s a real father — that’s what it means Verse 2 I know what absence does, I’ve seen the cost Left alone, we all feel lost But I won’t let that be true for you A new legacy, a story we’ll renew Pre-Chorus One day you’ll see the sacrifice It’s worth it all, ’cause you’re worth my life Chorus I’m not leaving, not fading Through the fire, I’m staying Every night, every fight, I’ll walk with you In the silence, I’ll be the sound When you’re falling, I’ll hold the ground Whatever comes, I’ll never leave you That’s a real father — that’s what it means Bridge A safe place for what’s on your mind Every detail, I’ll help you find Use my pain as warning signs So you can flourish — that’s my prize Final Chorus (bigger / layered) I’m not leaving, not fading Through the fire, I’m staying Every night, every fight, I’ll walk with you In the silence, I’ll be the sound When you’re falling, I’ll hold the ground Whatever comes, I’ll never leave you
