For the dads
Jack Dawkins, rap athlete, life surfer
Workaholic, I'm feverish with fervor
My passion was all I could nurture
But my life turned upside down after your first word
You came into the picture, now it's a new movie
Your hugs melt me down, they make my legs woozy
Try to be a father like water, I channel Bruce Lee
Got a wisdom in your eyes, like you see through me
She's my life enhanced, helped my love expand
When she's older we'll explore the sprawl of all of France
Trying to be gentle but also strong in stance
I'm just out here doing that daddy-daughter dance
Rather be her daddy than any CEO
She makes me anxious, robotic like I'm C3PO
Share a language 'cause we only speak in secret code
Kid's got a smile, she can steal the whole damn show
Parenting is hard, I wasn't predisposed
What do I teach her, like, what does she need to know?
She makes the hardness of my heart start to decompose
I'm at my best when I let myself just feel the flow
Why am I the teacher when I'm still out here learning?
I wanna go slow but my inner fire's burning
Mind is churning, fear is lurking, water's turgid, heart is bursting
Everything I want isn't made to be her burden (yeah)
I try to say less to be more observant
I just want her to be happy, be a whole person
Your kid is like your heart walking around outside you
Share your light with the world, love, there's no one like you
She's my life enhanced, helped my love expand
When she's older we'll explore the sprawl of all of France
Trying to be gentle but also strong in stance
I'm just out doing that daddy-daughter dance
Rather be her daddy than any CEO
She makes me anxious, robotic like I'm C3PO
Share a language 'cause we only speak in secret code
She's got a smile that can steal the whole damn show
Parenting is hard as shit, I wasn't predisposed
What do I teach her, like, what does she need to know?
Put the world on notice, she's gonna seize her throne
My heart will shatter when I tell her, "Sax, you're free to go"