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Before You Go
(A Tribute to My Father)
[Chorus]
Before you go, just know you made a man outta me,
Taught me how to stand when the world cut deep.
Through the darkest nights, you still gave me light,
So before you close your eyes for the final time, I need to get this right.
Before you go, just know you gave me all that I need,
More than just a father, you were more than family to me.
I’m proud to be your son, and I hope that you see,
Every step I take, man, you’re walking with me.
[Verse 1]
I remember days when we had nothing but dreams,
Barely scraping by, but you still made me believe.
Never had a silver spoon, never asked for a thing,
But you gave me all your love, and that was more than a king.
Taught me how to fight without throwing a fist,
Taught me real power’s in the way that you live.
You showed me how to stand when I felt too weak,
Told me real men cry, it ain’t soft to bleed.
I see you now, gray hairs, years in your face,
But you still hold strong, still walk with grace.
And I’m scared ‘cause I know time don’t rewind,
But before you go, just know you raised me right.
[Chorus]
Before you go, just know you made a man outta me,
Taught me how to stand when the world cut deep.
Through the darkest nights, you still gave me light,
So before you close your eyes for the final time, I need to get this right.
Before you go, just know you gave me all that I need,
More than just a father, you were family to me.
I’m proud to be your son, and I hope that you see,
Every step I take, man, you’re walking with me.
[Verse 2]
Man, I swear, if I could trade my days for yours,
I’d do it in a heartbeat, you deserve so much more.
You gave me your youth, gave me your time,
Gave me your wisdom when I lost my mind.
Every single scar, you took it for me,
Shielded me from pain so I could still dream.
And even when I fell, you were right there waiting,
Told me stand tall, said, “Son, you’ll make it.”
Now I’m looking at you, trying to hold back tears,
Wishing I could borrow just a couple more years.
But I know you’re tired, seen the weight on your soul,
So I just need you to know… before you go.
[Chorus]
Before you go, just know you made a man outta me,
Taught me how to stand when the world cut deep.
Through the darkest nights, you still gave me light,
So before you close your eyes for the final time, I need to get this right.
Before you go, just know you gave me all that I need,
More than just a father, you were family to me.
I’m proud to be your son, and I hope that you see,
Every step I take, man, you’re walking with me.
[Verse 3]
One day, I’ll tell my kids about the man you were,
How you built up a king from the streets and the dirt.
How you never gave up, no matter the hurt,
And how you loved me more than the world ever could.
I’ll keep your name strong, carry your ways,
Speak about you proudly till my last damn day.
And when I see you again, in a place beyond,
Just know I’ll be smiling ‘cause your legacy’s strong.
So if you gotta go, don’t be afraid,
You gave me your heart, now I’ll carry your name.
And every step I take, through highs and lows,
I’ll hear your voice saying, “Son, you already know.”
[Chorus]
Before you go, just know you made a man outta me,
Taught me how to stand when the world cut deep.
Through the darkest nights, you still gave me light,
So before you close your eyes for the final time, I need to get this right.
Before you go, just know you gave me all that I need,
More than just a father, you were family to me.
I’m proud to be your son, and I hope that you see,
Every step I take, man, you’re walking with me.
