Dad

(Intro) Yeah... We miss you, dad... Every damn day. (Verse 1) Yeah, the yard stays silent, no engines roar now, That chrome ain't glistening brightly, like it used to before... Got a faded photograph, clutched tight in my hand, Of you by that Dodge Dart, king in your own land. Every sunrise now feels a little less bright, Since darkness claimed your guiding light... The world keeps spinning, rushing on its way, But a piece of me, man, it stopped on that day. This quiet ache, a constant, heavy friend, A story whispered, that ain't never gonna end. (Pre-Chorus) And though the seasons flip, yeah, and daylight fades, A part of me still wanders through the old parades. Just wishing for one more familiar sound, you know? Before my feet hit lonely, hallowed ground. (Chorus) My dad, my friend, 'til I see you again, yeah, 'til I see you again. I know you're up in heaven, watching us from above, A quiet presence, filled with endless love. You're there to pick us up each time we fall, that's a fact, Always responding to our unspoken call. Through all the good, the bad, and the in-between, Your memory's etched, a cherished, living scene. Forever, your heart is truly with me, Guiding my path, for all eternity. (Verse 2) I see your smile in photographs grown dim, yeah, real dim, A gentle spirit, reaching out to him. You taught me patience, even though you struggled too, "Do as I say not as I do," you'd always see me through. To listen close to every whispered sound, seriously, The way you'd hum a tune, so soft and low, Planting seeds of wisdom, watching them grow. Through scraped knees and questions, big and small, You were the answer, standing strong and tall. A steady anchor, in a world so wild, Always seeing goodness, in your wandering child. (Pre-Chorus) And though the future stretches, wide and far, lookin' up, I search the night sky for your guiding star. Knowing that some bonds can never break, For memories we make. (Chorus) My dad, my friend, 'til I see you again, yeah, 'til I see you again. I know you're up in heaven, watching us from above, A quiet presence, filled with endless love. You're there to pick us up each time we fall, that's a fact, Always responding to our unspoken call. Through all the good, the bad, and the in-between, Your memory's etched, a cherished, living scene. Forever, your heart is truly with me, Guiding my path, for all eternity. (Verse 3) Still hear those whispers of the songs he played, for real, From George Jones ballads, where true hearts are swayed. To Creed's raw power, echoing in the air, And Metallica's thunder, beyond all compare. A curious blend, like the man he used to be, A symphony of spirit, wild and free. Each note a memory, a story in a tune, Beneath the pale light of the lonely moon. These melodies linger, a comfort in the pain, Reminding me that parts of him remain. (Bridge) Yeah, there are days the silence truly aches so deep, it hits hard, A hollow space where dreams and promise sleep. And tears will fall, like rain upon the pane, A cleansing sorrow, washing through the pain. But in those moments, when the grief takes hold, Your spirit whispers, offering comfort and light. Of strength and kindness, humor, grace, and might, Illuminating even the darkest night. You built a foundation that will never cease, A quiet testament, to enduring peace. (Verse 4) Now I walk these paths you helped me explore, yeah, the ones you walked, Seeing beauty I'd overlooked before. The way the sunlight filters through the trees, A gentle whisper carried on the breeze. I hear your laughter in the memories I keep, those late night secrets, Secrets shared, while others were asleep. And when I face a choice, or a daunting task, I hear your wisdom, wearing no false mask. You taught me courage, taught me how to give, A piece of you, in every day I live. (Pre-Chorus) And as the twilight settles, soft and low, The love we shared, continues still to grow. A silent promise, held within my soul, Making my fragmented spirit feel quite whole. (Chorus) My dad, my friend, 'til I see you again, yeah, 'til I see you again. I know you're up in heaven, watching us from above, A quiet presence, filled with endless love. You're there to pick us up each time we fall, that's a fact, Always responding to our unspoken call. Through all the good, the bad, and the in-between, Your memory's etched, a cherished, living scene. Forever, your heart is truly with me, Guiding my path, for all eternity. (Outro) Yeah, forever, your heart... Guiding my path... keep on goin'... 'Til I see you again... in the clouds, man... My dad, my friend... you taught me everything... In every step... you right beside me... Your love remains... always and forever... Forever... and ever... truly... Miss you, Dad... gone but never forgotten... We love you....