Lyrics

My Father's Hands (Commercial-Poetic Version)
Written by Yves Stilmant © 2025
Verse 1
He wasn't much for fixing things
Couldn't tell a wrench from a spade
But he showed me how to stand my ground
And never walk away
He'd say a man is made of truth
And your word's the only proof
Pre-Chorus
He kept it simple, kept it right
And led with silence more than might
Chorus
My father's hands, they never built a wall
But they caught me every time I'd fall
They didn't carve, they didn't paint
But they held steady when I caved
They didn't fix the world outside
But they kept our home alive
I still believe in where I stand
Because I knew... my father's hands
Verse 2
He never bragged or made a scene
But you'd notice when he left
He earned his stripes in quiet ways
With honor, truth, and depth
He taught me not to chase the crowd
But to wear my name out loud
Pre-Chorus
He never asked for more than grace
And left this world without a trace
Chorus
My father's hands, they never built a wall
But they caught me every time I'd fall
They didn't carve, they didn't paint
But they held steady when I caved
They didn't fix the world outside
But they kept our home alive
I still believe in where I stand
Because I knew... my father's hands
Bridge
Now when I'm lost or feeling small
I hear his voice in every call
Not in the noise, but in the calm
That tells me I can carry on
Final Chorus
My father's hands, they never built a wall
But they caught me every time I'd fall
They didn't build a perfect plan
But they made me the man I am
They didn't fix the world outside
But they gave me love and pride
I still believe in who I am
Because I knew... my father's hands
Outro
Yeah, I still live... in my father's hands