[Intro]
No matter where I go
I see the same sad story
I often say if an alien was to come from space and come to Earth
They would think that women create children by themselves
And that breaks my heart
It's sad
[Verse 1]
Somebody told me that we live in a fatherless generation
And it's cause they've seen too many broken homes with a missing man
And that's something I won't condone
Too many kids singing "dear mama" cause their "papa was a rolling stone"
So when you're balling in the bars and clubs
It could be your child that's bawling for their father's love
You pa**ed the buck and such and left scars and cuts
At least one heart is crushed from a harboured grudge
And I don't want to start to judge but isn't it insane
How you're content just being a figment in the brain
A faded picture cause you're missing within the frame
Your ways are crazy you need to do your job and raise your babies
By providing them protection with signs of affection
Especially in times of correction
But following conception you thought it was done
Don't ignore it and run be there for your daughter and son
[Hook]
Easy
If ever you were to leave my love
Let me down easy
If ever you were to leave my love
Let me down
[Verse 2]
I think it's outlandish and vile how a father can abandon their child
Them standards are foul and as a man I'll never understand how
Some of us could even bring a life into existence
Only to sacrifice it in an instant
And now you're just an empty space on the birth certificate
A man without a face and yes the woman hurts and lives with it
So isn't it a shame when you're sowing your wild oats
Your child grows labelled as a number or without a hope
Haven't been heard from or seen in months
Years pa** and child thinks I haven't seen him once
No cards on a birthday or presents when it's Christmas
They really need your presence but you missed it
Instead of abstinence or safe s** you played chess with latex
So now it's either CSA cheques or DNA tests
But fatherhood is sacred and nurture is important
So negating your role is even worser than abortion
[Hook]
[Bridge: 2Pac]
You know when I was born it was mother and son
Then it was like drill sergeant and cadet
You know then it was like dictator, little country
Young black males and all. Hispanic males, really all males period
But especially from that ghetto, that ghetto lifestyle
We have a deep love for our mothers because they usually raise us by themselves
[Verse 3]
I'm yet to be a father but the blessing is imminent
And even though I'm fearful of the present that we're living in
You'll be my legacy meant to lengthen my cycle
And that's why I'm impatiently waiting on your arrival
And whether you're a boy or a girl
I'll build my whole life around you and make sure you're the joy of my world
Like the apple of daddy's eye and a return to my innocence
You're heaven sent and our resemblance is evidence
And if I can't make your mother a wife
That's irrespective cause either way I'll love you for life
Play the role of a provider with care
And share the days of our lives teaching you the ways of the wise
And all the mistakes I've made just can't suffice
But through you it's like I'll have a second chance at life
All the mistakes I've made just can't suffice
So thank you for giving me a second chance at life
[Hook]
[Outro]
And this is for all the fathers
I know what I might've said might make you feel uncomfortable
I might've sounded angry and the truth is I am angry
Because being a father is such a privileged role
We need to do our jobs better
We need to teach our sons how to be good men
And then teach our daughters how to pick a good man
That's what I believe a father should do
Embrace your role and be there for your kids