Father’s Hands

[Verse 1 #regret #longing #childhood #melancholic] You watched from the doorway, arms folded tight The sky was grey, like every fight I fixed the things that I could find But never what you had in mind [Pre-Chorus 1 #reflection #tension #emotional] And every word you didn’t say Still echoes in the walls today [Chorus 1 #trustissues #longing #melancholic #fatherandson] My youth — was never mine to claim You gave me rules, but not your faith I built my life on shifting sands Still reaching out for your hands [Verse 2 #regret #hope #selfdiscovery #emotionalrealism] You said, “Be strong, but not too loud” “Stand tall, but never stand too proud” I chased your ghost through all my plans And fell in love with who I am [Pre-Chorus 2 #reflection #longing #emotional] I learned to walk where shadows play Still hoping you would turn my way [Chorus 2 #trustissues #hope #fatherandson #melancholic] My youth — was never mine to claim You gave me rules, but not your faith I built my life on shifting sands Still reaching out for your hands [Bridge #conflict #frustration #introspection #emotionaltension] You see my faults, not where I’ve tried You call it care — I call it pride And though I’ve gone my separate way Your silence has the last word to say [Final Chorus / Outro #acceptance #hope #resolution #melancholic #fatherandson] My youth — it slipped through your command You held too tight to understand But in the cracks, I found my name And learned your love was never blame