Preach

(Verse 1) In a small town, where everybody knows my name, I was just a kid, caught in this holy game. Daddy on the pulpit, wearin’ that big ol' grin, While I was sneakin’ out to find where the wild things begin. Chasin' moonlight with my buddies, we’d run 'til dawn, Didn't wanna hear the sermon, I was feelin’ so withdrawn. (Chorus) Yeah, they say the preacher’s son can’t be tamed, But I was the king of trouble, never felt ashamed. Skip the service, hit the party, livin’ life just for fun, Wild at heart, just a rebel, yeah, I was the preacher’s son. (Verse 2) Fast cars and crazy nights, guess I made my choice, Ain't the Sunday service that caught my heart’s voice. Thought I knew it all, livin’ life on my own terms, But that faith and love, man, it still found a way to burn. Years flew by, life took me on a ride, Learned to give respect, a little love on the side. (Chorus) Yeah, they say the preacher’s son can’t be tamed, But I was the king of trouble, never felt ashamed. Skipped the service, chased the thrill of the run, But in my heart, I found it—yeah, I’m my father’s son. (Bridge) Now the new preacher’s up there, reminds me of the past, Of my papa’s wisdom, how his love was built to last. People line up, sayin’, “Your dad changed my way,” It’s funny how a lifetime can shift the light of day. (Chorus) Yeah, they say the preacher’s son was born to stray, But I’ve learned to find my path and not just drift away. From wild nights to Sunday lights, I know where I belong, With every listen to the gospel, I sing a different song. (Outro) So here’s to the wild ones, and the lessons that we learn, From sneakin’ out to helpin’ hands, I’m finally takin’ my turn. Yeah, they say the preacher’s son is the wildest one, But now I see the beauty in the life that I’ve begun.