[Verse 1] You weren’t the type to wear your heart on your sleeve, Didn’t talk much ‘bout your heart. You showed me how to stand when the world is spinning round, Taught me how to finish what I start. [Pre-Chorus] Funny how the older I get, it’s easier to see, Everything you said still guiding me... [Chorus] I hope you knew I was listening, Every moment big and small. I hope you knew I tried to do my best, Tried to live up to it all. I try so hard to be the man that you’d respect, Hear your voice in everything I do. You were everything I needed you to be, I just hope you knew. [Verse 2] I still smile thinking about our family trips, Bike rides to the river shore. You showed me how to handle money, pay my way, Said “someday it’ll matter more.” [Pre-Chorus] You didn’t say much, but I hear you clearer now, That means more to me somehow… [Chorus] I hope you knew I was listening, Every moment big and small. I hope you knew I tried to do my best, Tried to live up to it all. I try so hard to be the man that you’d respect, Hear your voice in everything I do. You were everything I needed you to be, I just hope you knew. [Bridge] There’s days I wish I had asked you more questions, Nights I wonder what you’d say. Life’s a little louder here since you’ve been gone, Wish you were still here today... [Final Chorus] I hope you knew I’d eventually find my way, Face the world you helped me see. I’m still trying to learn from my mistakes, Live the life that you gave me. And if pride in me ever crossed your mind, Hope you felt it every day. You taught me more than you could ever know, More than I can ever say. [Outro] I miss you Dad, carry you with me ‘til the end. I just hope you knew.
