[Intro — Spoken] Used to think love meant having somebody Fit into the life I already had. Now I know if I want forever, I gotta grow into a better man. [Verse 1] Friday nights, I was running free, Nobody counting on a thing from me. Had my own keys, did what I pleased, Never knew love came with responsibilities. Now there's a heart I'm holding near, A woman who deserves more than sweet talk, dear. I gotta change the ways I've known, Can't build a future with a runaway soul. [Pre-Chorus] Swallow my pride, let my actions speak, Be strong enough to admit I'm weak. Love ain't just the words I say, It's showing up every day. [Chorus — Full Gospel Harmonies] I gotta grow, grow, grow for this love, Be the man she's been dreaming of. Trade my selfish ways for a heart that's true, Make a little room for somebody besides me and you. I gotta stand, stand, stand my ground, When the easy road says, "Turn around." Love ain't just a feeling when the stars shine bright, It's showing up together when it gets hard at night. I ain't losing my freedom, I'm learning what it means, To build a real forever with the woman of my dreams. I was a man on my own, now I'm rising above— To a grown man's kind of love! [Verse 2] Bills come due, and the plans get real, Love takes work beyond the way you feel. I gotta own my wrongs, let my actions speak, Be strong enough to show when I'm feeling weak. No more empty promises, no walking away, I'm learning how to love her better every day. We don't have to lose ourselves to make us two, Just build a stronger life with a love that's true. [Pre-Chorus] Keep my word, let the old ways go, Give her the truth and room to grow. No more running from what's tough, I'm gonna show her grown-up love. [Chorus — Bigger, with Choir] I gotta grow, grow, grow for this love, Be the man she's been dreaming of. Trade my selfish ways for a heart that's true, Make a little room for somebody besides me and you. I gotta stand, stand, stand my ground, When the easy road says, "Turn around." Love ain't just a feeling when the stars shine bright, It's showing up together when it gets hard at night. I ain't losing my freedom, I'm learning what it means, To build a real forever with the woman of my dreams. I was a man on my own, now I'm rising above— To a grown man's kind of love! [Instrumental Break — Slide Guitar Solo] (Deep syncopated bass, crisp drums, warm electric piano, Hammond B3 swells, and expressive blues slide guitar.) [Bridge — Gospel Call and Response] Lead: What does it mean to be a man who stays? Choir: Show up every day! Lead: What do you do when your pride gets loud? Choir: Lay that pride down! Lead: What do you do when you get it wrong? Choir: Own your truth and carry on! Lead: Is love just a promise that you make? Choir: It's the choice you make each day! [Breakdown — Soulful Lead] I don't have to be perfect, I just have to be real. Have the courage to be honest, And the strength to help us heal. We can chase our dreams together, Still be who we are. Two hearts growing side by side, Building something that'll last. [Final Chorus — Full Choir] I gotta grow, grow, grow for this love, Be the man she's been dreaming of. Trade my selfish ways for a heart that's true, Give the same respect that I'm asking from you. I gotta stand, stand, stand my ground, Keep my feet on solid ground. Not just sweet talk or a midnight touch, But the daily kind of care that says, "You matter this much." I won't run when the hard days come, I'll keep on learning till the work gets done. I was a man on my own, now I'm rising above— That's a grown man's kind of love! [Outro — Soulful Fade] Lead: I can still be my own man, With a heart that's open wide. I can build a lasting love With a woman by my side. Choir: Day by day… Love finds a way… Grow a little more… Than you were before… Lead (softly): I was ready to be wanted… Now I'm learning how to love. Choir: That's a grown man's kind of love…
