[Intro – spoken, low] Hey — it’s me. If it’s quiet where you are, press play. Breathe with me. [Verse 1] You came into the world small with a hell of a heart, Been holding your ground, been learning how to start. They move pieces like paper, like it’s easy to change, But they don’t know our story, don’t know what we’ll arrange. There’s a porch light on at every house that loves you here, There’s a chair that’s saved, there’s a name we hold near. I see you in the quiet — I see how hard it gets, So I work with steady hands so I can clear the steps. [Pre-Chorus] I’m making calls, I’m stacking proof, I’m reading lines, I’m changing roofs. I don’t brag — I organize, I don’t break — I mobilize. [Chorus] I’m cleaning this heart for you, steady hands, slow breath, I’m steady on the ladder while the world keeps testing depth. I’m not shouting threats, I’m not waving guns or rage, I protect with every paper, every voice I engage. You’re my little girl — this is the vow I give: I’m on the road back home — as long as I live. [Verse 2] They think time erases what a family fights to keep, But they can’t take the promises we’ve carved in bone so deep. Your laugh is in our rooms, your photo on the wall, We’re lining up the moments to answer every call. I ain’t looking for trouble, I don’t wanna start a war, But I pick my battles smart — protect what I adore. I’ll stand in front of hope and make the case with care, I’ll fight with words and witness — show the world you’re there. [Pre-Chorus 2] Paper signed, proof filed, voices raised in line, We’re pushing through the channels, step by steady step we climb. No flash of fury — just a father’s steady plan, A map of hearts and letters, a steady, stubborn stand. [Chorus] I’m cleaning this heart for you, steady hands, slow breath, I’m steady on the ladder while the world keeps testing depth. I’m not shouting threats, I’m not waving guns or rage, I protect with every paper, every voice I engage. You’re my little girl — this is the vow I give: I’m on the road back home — as long as I live. [Bridge – spoken, quiet metal in the voice] Listen— I don’t promise fireworks or showy fights. I promise presence. I promise proof. I promise time. When it comes to you, I’m patient and I’m fierce. I’m steady in my steps and honest in my words. [Break – single line, held, intimate] I’m cleaning this gun — that line’s ours alone. [Final Chorus – stronger, warm] I’m cleaning this heart for you, steady hands, slow breath, I’m steady on the ladder while the world keeps testing depth. I’m not shouting threats, I’m not waving guns or rage, I protect with every paper, every voice I engage. You’re my little girl — this is the vow I give: I’m on the road back home — as long as I live. [Outro – spoken, gentle] Hold on, love. One day at a time. I’ll keep doing the work. I’m on the way.
