[Verse 1] I know I’m not your real dad, Didn’t get to see you grow from the start. But I’ve been trying hard to be here, Even when I don’t get everything right. I just want to see you shine, Want to see you stand tall in this life. [Pre-Chorus] When I give advice, it ain’t to tear you down, It’s just the way my dad used to help me turn things around. [Chorus] I’m not perfect, but I try, Every day I’m by your side. I see the man you’re gonna be, Something strong and something true. And even if I don’t show it much, I’m prouder than you ever knew. I love you like you’re my own son — I just want the best for you. Yeah… the best of you. [Verse 2] You’re smarter than you think you are, You’ve got a spark in you, meant to catch fire. Don’t let doubts pull you under, You were built for more, built to climb higher. Confidence takes time, that’s true — So I’ll keep reminding you. [Pre-Chorus] Every word I say is love in disguise, Just hoping you’ll grow stronger, hoping you will rise. [Chorus] I’m not perfect, but I try, Every day I’m by your side. I see the man you're gonna be, Something strong and something true. And even if I don’t show it much, I’m prouder than you ever knew. I love you like you’re my own son — I just want the best for you. Yeah… the best of you. [Bridge] My dad taught me the same way, Quiet lessons in the middle of the day. I’m just walking the path he laid, Hoping you’ll walk farther someday. [Final Chorus] I’m not perfect, but I try, To lift you up, not make you cry. I see the greatness in your eyes, Even when you don’t see it too. And if you ever doubt yourself, I’ll remind you what is true: You’re loved like blood, like flesh and bone — And I’ll always be proud of you. Yeah… I want the best of you.
