K-Rino - If I Had lyrics

[Verse 1: K-Rino] Listen If I had a son, here's what I'd teach him Respect everybody that you meet Got to treat everybody decent Don't be a coward, be a man with Patience and understanding I would be there in your time of need I would never leave or abandon Protect you from the rough cruel world Never let the walls crush you Encourage you that you can do anything That you put your mind up to I would be the type of parent That would let you know you was priceless I would be the one to stay up through the night Even learn how to change diapers And later on when you're older I'd teach you about hard work To never disrespect the woman ever And to always put God first I'd try to make him the smartest To be strong yet cautious I'd teach him 'bout the dirty streets And how the world sees him as a target If he wanted somethin and he earned it I would get it if I could afford it Anything that he perticipated in I would be there for him to support him At times I'ma be hard on him Let him know how to live and plan good Give him disipline and knowledge and Advance as I navigate him into manhood [Hook: K-Rino] If I had a son If I had a daughter I'd thank God as I work harder To try to be the best father I'd raise em to be strong To be wise and to be smarter And not fall in a trap set by a world gone out of order If I had a daughter If I had a son I'd teach'em responsibility And I'd still let'em have fun I'd give'em both a good name They would never have to be ashamed So when they have their own children One day they'll do the same [Verse 2: K-Rino] If I had a daughter Everyday I'd be nervous Scared to let her out my sight Knowin how treacherous this world is It would be hard not to spoil her And treat her like a little princess To see it everday would be a Constant reminder that we been blessed And it wouldn't be no secret I can't lie I would be strict Cause these slick fellas gunna be comin at her Harder the older that she gets I would try to guide and instruct her Teach her why she should stay covered Let her know that she can tell me anything Good or bad I'ma still love her And I'ma teach you how these dude think And show you how a real man would act But any female stuff I'ma fall back And let your momma handle that I'd pack you around proud Makin sure that everybody in the world knew And teach you how to think for yourself Never do what them other girls do I'm always here when you need me And I don't ever have to ask ya why And any guy that would ever try to violate you He gunna have to die Sometimes you gunna be upset When you wanna go somewhere and I won't let you But I'm only doin what's best to Keep you out of trouble and protect you [Hook: K-Rino] If I had a son If I had a daughter I'd thank God as I work harder To try to be the best father I'd raise em to be strong To be wise and to be smarter And not fall in a trap set by a world gone out of order If I had a daughter If I had a son I'd teach'em responsibility And I'd still let'em have fun I'd give'em both a good name They would never have to be ashamed So when they have their own children One day they'll do the same [Verse 3: K-Rino] If you got children cherish em The experience might better you Cause bringing new life in the world Is the best thing you could ever do Don't take frustration out on em Don't abuse just because you was abused Cause nine times out of ten If they turn out bad it was cause of you Don't bail out when it gets rough To neglect them is a lose of time You might not have a bunch of money But showin love don't cost a dime Baby momma or baby daddy Might flip out, might cross the line But both y'all got a child to raise So petty beef, get it off your mind The baby gunna suffer in the end Understand it's a whole lot to lose Remember how happy both of y'all was First day that you got the news Goin to the doctor together Ever month checkin how that waist look Lay around pickin names out Postin ultrasounds on facebook You was underneth the same roof Now she cussing you when you packin up Tell me how can hate come from something That was supposed to be a act of love Y'all get it right, stop actin up God made it so you oughta be elated Cause there's people like me who would love to see My own seed and appreciate it [Hook: K-Rino] If I had a son If I had a daughter I'd thank God as I work harder To try to be the best father I'd raise em to be strong To be wise and to be smarter And not fall in a trap set by a world gone out of order If I had a daughter If I had a son I'd teach'em responsibility And I'd still let'em have fun I'd give'em both a good name They would never have to be ashamed So when they have their own children One day they'll do the same