Title: “Father’s Time” [Verse 1] The clock on the wall ticks slow, son, As I sit here in this cell, counting days, counting nights, I see you in my dreams, running free, But I know the chains of life can bind, can squeeze tight. I was a young man too, full of fight, full of pride, But the streets don’t forgive, they just hide, So I write these words, not for me, but for you, Hoping you’ll learn, hoping you’ll see through. [Chorus] Son, don’t you fall into the same trap I did, Be the man who walks free, head high, soul rid Of the weight I carry, the mistakes I made, Be the light in the dark, don’t let your fire fade. I’m here in this cage, but my love is wide, Teaching you resilience, with every line I bide, You can break the chain, be better than I, Every day, son, reach for the sky. [Verse 2] We’ll talk about life, the lessons I’ve learned, How the fire in your heart doesn’t need to burn, In anger, in rage, like it did in mine, But in passion, in strength, in love divine. I’ll tell you how to fight without your fists, How to conquer the world without crossing lists, Of wrongs done, of rights gone, of battles lost, Just be true to yourself, no matter the cost. [Bridge] I’m here, son, behind these bars, But my spirit flies free, with you among the stars. I’m here to show you a path, not paved in blood, But in wisdom, in hope, in a father’s love. Take my hand in words, let’s walk this road, I’ll guide you through the storm, to a brighter abode. [Chorus] Son, don’t you fall into the same trap I did, Be the man who walks free, head high, soul rid Of the weight I carry, the mistakes I made, Be the light in the dark, don’t let your fire fade. I’m here in this cage, but my love is wide, Teaching you resilience, with every line I bide, You can break the chain, be better than I, Every day, son, reach for the sky. [Outro] So take these words, son, carve them in your heart, Be the man I wish I’d been from the start. Don’t let this world break you, or steal your soul, Be the man who stands tall, who’s always whole. I’ll be with you always, in every breath you take, Guiding you, son, so you don’t make my mistake. Every day, every moment, be better than before, I’m proud of you, son, forevermore.