I never thought I'd wear this crown
Play both the roles and hold it down
But life has a way of testing your soul
And I learned how to fill the spaces he left cold
With every tear, I built a wall
With every doubt, I stood up tall
For you, my love, I found the strength
To go the distance, any length
I became the father I needed to be
Built a world of love where you're safe and free
Through the storms, I've held you tight
Been your morning and your night
I gave you all of me, no matter the cost
To prove that nothing was ever lost
I'm your rock, your safe place to land
The father I needed to be, I am
I've learned to throw a ball, fix the broken bike
Tell you bedtime stories, leave the hall light
I show up for the moments that matter the most
A cheer from the stands, or a quiet toast
I taught myself to mend and make
To guide your steps with each mistake
For every scar, I've found a way
To be the sun on your cloudy days
I became the father I needed to be
Built a world of love where you're safe and free
Through the storms, I've held you tight
Been your morning and your night
I gave you all of me, no matter the cost
To prove that nothing was ever lost
I'm your rock, your safe place to land
The father I needed to be, I am
And when you look at me with those hopeful eyes
I see the purpose that fills my life
I may not have all the answers yet
But my love's a promise you won't forget
I became the father I needed to be
Built a world of love where you're safe and free
Through the storms, I've held you tight
Been your morning and your night
I gave you all of me, no matter the cost
To prove that nothing was ever lost
I'm your rock, your safe place to land
The father I needed to be, I am
For you, I've walked this road alone
And somehow, it feels like home
I'll always be what you need from me
The father I needed to be, I am
For you, I've walked this road alone
And somehow, it feels like home
I'll always be what you need from me
The father I needed to be
