[Hook]

William

Your presence fills me up with such brilliance

If I didn't tell you how you made me feel strong

Then all of this would just feel real wrong

So this is your song

[Verse 1]

Hey Dad, I hope things are doing well for you

I’m still busy looking for ways to pay my dues

For everything you did to make me who I am

As I grew from a young boy to a young man

I sometimes wonder if I ever cross your mind

I still remember when I first impressed you with my rhymes

I have so many fond memories of you

And all the things that we both used to do

I know we don’t talk as much as we used to

But there’s a lot of things that we gotta push through

But I feel as though it’s been way too long

So I thought I’d dedicate you this little song

Other fathers could’ve left, but you stuck around

Making sure both my feet were on solid ground

And I swear this love from me’s authenticated

I want you to know right now, you are appreciated

[Hook]

[Verse 2]

I understand that sometimes life isn’t fair

Someone close can be taken from you without a care

And even though you may be so far away

I know I can talk to you any given day

You were there when it seemed my life was going to Hell

Still got the video from Christmas 2012

You sometimes found my wicked ways rather strange

We disagreed at times, but your love never changed

Sometimes I’m lazy, sometimes I’m slow

Sometimes I’m crazy, maybe I know

But I hope to make tracks that we’ll both know

Sailin’ down Ol’ Man River like a Show Boat

And I know there’s plenty love that you wanna give

So I don’t wanna miss a thing like I’m Areosmith

But now, I hope you’re playing this song loud

And I hope with all this, that I’m making you proud

[Hook]

[Verse 3]

Now you're looking after your garden every day

Spending your spare time playing video games

I'm glad you filled up your strong heart's desire

I hope I can do the same thing once I retire

Your brutal honesty sometimes makes me feel less than great

But in the end, I know you're doing it for my sake

And you'd call me out if I made wrong choices

It's also pleasant hearing you and Cleo's voices

Even when there's a little tension in the air

I know too damn well that for her, you care

As a father, I'm telling you, you are damn great!

Even if I got disgusted 'bout your past mistakes

And I can easily take them and go on and on

But I'd rather let those bygones be bygones

So the message I'm trying to say with what I spat;

I love you Dad, I'm not ashamed to admit that

[Hook]