Verse 1 I still remember those little hands, The way you'd reach for mine, A little boy with a fearless heart, Growing stronger all the time. You were my oldest son, my middle child, With a place that's yours alone, And somehow in the blink of an eye, That little boy was grown. I watched you find your own two feet, And learn to stand up tall, But even when you didn't know, I was cheering through it all. Chorus Oh, if you could see you through my eyes, You'd know the pride I feel inside. From the little boy I used to hold, To the strongest man I've ever known. You've built a life, you've found your love, You've been so blessed by God above. And though the years have come and gone, I'm so proud of the man you've become. Verse 2 Now there's a ring upon your finger, And a wife there by your side, A little girl who calls you Daddy, And fills your heart with pride. Another little blessing's coming, A new heartbeat on the way, And I see the love you give your family, Growing stronger every day. I watch you hold your little girl, The way I once held you, And I see that same sweet little boy, In the loving things you do. Chorus Oh, if you could see you through my eyes, You'd know the pride I feel inside. From the little boy I used to hold, To the strongest man I've ever known. You've built a life, you've found your love, You've been so blessed by God above. And though the years have come and gone, I'm so proud of the man you've become. Verse 3 At twenty-one you've seen so much, And you've chosen a brave road, Wearing that Marine uniform, And carrying a heavy load. You answered when your country called, With courage in your soul, And though I wish I could protect you, I know I have to let you go. I pray the Lord will guide your steps, Wherever you may be, And bring you safely home again, To your precious family. Bridge Sometimes I wish for one more day, When you were small enough to hold, One more bedtime, one more hug, Before the world watched you grow old. But I wouldn't trade the man you are, For a thousand yesterdays, Because everything I hoped you'd be, I see in you today. And someday when your children grow, You'll understand it's true, No matter how old they get to be, They're still that baby to you. Final Chorus Oh, if you could see you through my eyes, You'd see my heart just overflow with pride. You're a husband, a daddy, a Marine so strong, But you've been my little boy all along. You've made mistakes, you've learned, you've grown, You've built a beautiful life of your own. And of all the things my heart has known, I'm so proud of the man you've become. Outro So when the world gets heavy, son, And you forget how strong you are, Remember there's a mama praying, No matter where you are. You'll always have a place with me, No matter what life brings. And though I can't hold you like I used to, You'll always be a part of me. Twenty-one years, a lifetime of love, And so much more to come. You'll always be my little boy, And I'm so proud of the man you've become.
