Stepdad

[Verse 1] I walked in late to your little world Shoes by the door Backpack on the floor You looked me up and down like "How long you staying for?" Your mom said "this is him" You just shrugged Said "yeah Okay" I learned your favorite cereal Before I learned what words to say [Chorus] I’m the stepdad I don’t have your eyes But I know your laugh I’m the extra seat in the minivan Cheering way too loud in the metal stands (hey!) I’m the stepdad Didn’t get a say in where your story began But I’m here with snacks and a backup plan If you’ll have me I’m your biggest fan [Verse 2] Homework spread all over the kitchen table You said "this math is dumb" I said "I barely passed But I’m willing to struggle" First time you called me by my name Then you tried out "hey Can you come?" Felt my heart trip on the staircase Over one small word from your tongue [Chorus] I’m the stepdad I don’t have your eyes But I know your laugh I’m the one who shows up late but glad With a wrinkled sign that spells your name too big (oh yeah) I’m the stepdad Didn’t get a say in where your story began But I’m stitching in where the pages bend If you’ll have me I’m your stubborn friend [Bridge] I won’t take what’s not mine You already had a first hero I can be the second line The quiet chorus under your solo If you ever need a ride Or someone to stand in the rain You don’t have to call me “dad” I’ll still come running just the same (hey) [Chorus] I’m the stepdad I don’t have your eyes But I know your laugh I’m the hand you reach when the test goes bad The awkward hug that gets less weird each time I’m the stepdad Didn’t write the start But I’ll hold your hand For the plot twists none of us understand If you’ll have me I’m your biggest fan If you’ll have me I’m your biggest fan