Oh, My Children

(Verse 1) I held your hand when you were small, But I let you down—I dropped the ball. Too many nights I wasn’t there, Too many words I left unsaid. (Pre-Chorus) I built you walls when you needed doors, Gave you shadows instead of shores. But through the cracks, you found the light, And you learned to shine so bright. (Chorus) Oh, my children, can’t you see? You grew up to be better than me. Stronger hearts and wiser minds, Leaving all my faults behind. I’m so proud, but so ashamed, You deserved a better name. (Verse 2) I taught you pride when I had none, Showed you fights I should’ve won. Yet you took the pain I gave, Turned it into kindness, brave. (Bridge) All the love I failed to show, Somehow, you still made it grow. Now I watch you walk ahead, Knowing all I left unsaid. (Chorus) Oh, my children, can’t you see? You grew up to be better than me. Gentle hands and truer ways, Breaking cycles I couldn’t face. I’m so proud, but so ashamed, You deserved a better name. (Outro) If love could turn back time, I’d rewrite every line. But since it can’t, I’ll just say: You are my redemption every day.