[Intro – clear grit spoken-sung, soft gravel tone, over fingerpicked acoustic] She came out screamin’ red, alive, and mad at the world But when they laid her in my arms... Man, the world just stopped [Verse 1 – Male sung-spoken, slow tempo with long pauses, soft acoustic guitar] I seen dope burn holes through a mother's hope Seen men hang by guilt and rope I’ve walked through fire and crawled through shame But never felt holy — till I heard her name Ten tiny fingers wrapped around my thumb Eyes like heaven — like she knew where I came from She don’t know the weight I carry in my chest But in her gaze, I ain't no less [Pre-Chorus – Male melodic-spoken, light trap beat kicks in gently] I ain’t clean, I ain’t proud But she don’t see that version of me now To her, I’m just strong hands and a heartbeat And a voice she’ll learn sings her to sleep [Chorus – Male sung with layered echo harmonies, intimate and warm] In your eyes, I see what I never was A man worth somethin’, maybe even love You don’t know the blood on these boots I wear But you smile like none of it’s ever been there You’re the reason my hands don’t shake tonight The only truth in a crooked life And baby girl, I swear I’ll try To be the man you see… In your eyes [Verse 2 – Male sung-spoken, picking pace slightly with emotion swelling] Used to drink just to feel less dead Chasin’ ghosts and drownin’ regrets Told myself I’d never be a father Now I’m cryin’ holdin’ my own daughter You got your mama’s quiet strength And somethin’ in you keeps me brave You don’t flinch at the broken parts Just smile and press your head to my heart [Pre-Chorus – Male melodic-spoken, trap beat returns softly] I got sins I still ain’t said But you laid peace on this restless head You don’t care what I did before You just need me — and nothin’ more [Chorus – Male sung with soft backing vocals, same melody but more intensity] In your eyes, I see what I never was A man worth somethin’, maybe even love You don’t know the blood on these boots I wear But you smile like none of it’s ever been there You’re the reason my hands don’t shake tonight The only truth in a crooked life And baby girl, I swear I’ll try To be the man you see… In your eyes [Bridge – Male spoken softly, emotionally cracked over isolated guitar] If this world ever gets cold… If life ever breaks your light Just come find me I’ll carry the dark So you don’t have to fight [Final Chorus – Male sung, gentle harmonies swelling with quiet power] In your eyes, I see what I never was A man reborn, not just runnin’ from dust You don’t know the blood on these boots I wear But you made me believe there’s grace out there You’re the reason my hands don’t shake tonight The only truth in a crooked life And baby girl, I swear I’ll try To be the man you see… In your eyes
