[Verse 1 — Warm piano, gentle vocals] Up in the attic, where the afternoons would fly, A microscope for little things, a telescope for the sky. I'd turn the knobs and wonder what was waiting there to see, And you were always happy just to share it all with me. You had a mind that wandered where the mysteries begin, From the tiniest living creature to the universe we're in. And looking back, those moments mean much more than I once knew, Because every little discovery was another day with you. [Pre-Chorus — Soft strings] You never needed much attention, Never needed to be loud. Just a gentle, thoughtful person, And a dad who made me proud. [Chorus — Loving, bright, melodic] Oh Dad, I love the way you saw the world, All its little mysteries waiting to unfurl. You gave me something beautiful In everything we'd do, A thousand little memories That always lead to you. And I hope you knew how much I loved Just having you around. In a universe of wonders, What a wonderful dad I found. [Verse 2 — Warm bass, nostalgic rhythm] You loved your prime numbers, the patterns in your head, And the stories of Betelgeuse and all the things you'd read. You told me about quasars and the light they send through space, And I loved to hear the excitement when a question came your way. Then we'd travel through Azeroth, another world to roam, Or get lost in AVATAR MUD while sitting there at home. A scientist, a gamer, with so much on your mind, But of all the things you loved to learn, you never forgot to be kind. [Pre-Chorus — Gentle harmony] You were patient, you were peaceful, Always trying to do what's right. You could talk about the universe And still make time for me that night. [Chorus — Fuller harmonies] Oh Dad, I love the way you saw the world, All its little mysteries waiting to unfurl. You gave me something beautiful In everything we'd do, A thousand little memories That always lead to you. And I hope you knew how much I loved Just having you around. In a universe of wonders, What a wonderful dad I found. [Verse 3 — Intimate, affectionate] You drove me off to baseball, you drove me off to soccer, Another afternoon, another game, another locker. And I don't remember every score or everything we said, But I remember having you, and the happy life we led. It wasn't always science, it wasn't always space, Sometimes it was just the two of us going someplace. And maybe that's what love is, when I think of you today, All the ordinary little things you did along the way. [Bridge — Piano, emotional but peaceful] I wish we had more time to talk, More questions we could share. Another game, another laugh, Another afternoon somewhere. I miss you, Dad, of course I do, But there's so much that makes me smile. You filled my life with interesting things, And made it all worthwhile. And if I could tell you one more thing, Something simple, something true, I'd say I'm really proud you're my dad, And I loved growing up with you. [Final Chorus — Uplifting, layered vocals] Oh Dad, I love the way you saw the world, Every tiny mystery, every star that swirled. You gave me all your curiosity, Your patience and your care, And every time I find something amazing, I wish that you were there. You were brilliant, you were gentle, You were wonderfully yourself. And there's no one else I'd rather have Teaching me about the world. So here's to all the things we shared, And everything you helped me see. You were a wonderful father, Dad, And you meant the world to me. [Outro — Soft piano, affectionate smile in the voice] There's still so much left to figure out, So many stars above. And every time I look a little closer, I'll remember what you loved. From the smallest things beneath the lens To the galaxies shining through... Thank you for sharing your world with me, Dad. I love you.
