Like My Father Never Did” (God as Father filling the gaps of an earthly dad) Hook (sung): You hold me like my father never did, Teach me how to be a man, not just a kid. When I feel lost in this broken skin, You call me son and pull me in. I ain’t grow up with my name on a jersey in the stands, But I got heaven’s applause every time I take Your hand. You raise me like my father never did. Verse 1 (rap): I ain’t got many stories startin’ “Me and my dad,” No fishin’ trips, no talks ’bout the girls I had. Just a couple birthdays with a late “my bad,” And a bunch of empty seats at big moments I had. So I learned how to front like I’m good on my own, Never ask for help, keep my feelings at home. But that armor got heavy, that proud got weak, Till I ran outta me and had to hear You speak. Pre-Chorus (sung): You said, “Son, I saw every tear you hid, I’ve been fatherin’ you since you were a kid.” Hook Verse 2 (rap): You teach me how to work without losin’ my soul, How to love a good woman and still keep control. How to look at my anger and not turn it to hands, How to lead with a heart that still understands. Now when I see a young boy standin’ where I stood, I can tell him, “You ain’t fatherless, for real, you good.” ’Cause the same God who patched up my broke-down crib, Wanna be a Father to the next lil’ kid. Bridge (sung): You were there in the silence, You were there in the lack, You were there when I promised, “I’ma never come back.” Now I know I’m not just tryin’ to exist— I’m a son that my Father don’t miss. Hook (big)
