Story Behind The Song
The song was written as an expression to my 5 children who certainly are aware of their father's faults yet somehow have to be wonderful despite this disadvantage
Song Description
A father seeks his childrens forgiveness for his faults
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic |
Subject |
Hope, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw, Vince Gill |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Late at night, I wonder about just how I've lived my life
And wonder if I've lived it very well
I tried so all along, to teach you right from wrong
To teach that giving only makes you strong
But I have fears that I with my intimidation
Have caused you to withdraw, to push away
And now I can only pray
Chorus That you'll please forgive your father's faults
And recognize I'm not a perfect man
I stumble every day just trying to find my way
Like you, I don't have answers all the time
But my love for you is always on my mind
I know I rarely say enough how proud of you I am
You're all pursuing dreams that make me smile
You're different but the same and though we share a name
I'm pleased you've found your own way, your own style
And if I haven't been all you think I should have
I'm asking you to hear my plea this day and then I can only pray
Chorus
Bridge Please share with me what you're feeling
Let me be a small part of your world
Fears and joy and pain and elation
I feel these things too so let me talk with you
About your dreams and hopes and plans and fears
I want to be your friend in the long run
I'll always be your dad, I'll likely make you mad
But it comes from caring more than anyone
So if we can find this space that lives between us
We could laugh and sing and work and play
Any maybe someday, you'd say
Chorus