what's a dad for dad?
tell me why i'm here dad
whisper in my ear that i'm growing up
to be a better man dad
everything is fine dad
proud that you are mine dad
cause i know i'm growing up to be a better man

father i will always be
that same boy that stood by the sea and
watched you tower over me
now i'm older i want to be the same as you

what's a dad for dad?
taught me how to stand dad
took me by the hand and you
showed me how to be a bigger man dad
listen when you talk dad
follow where you walk dad
and you know that i will always to the best i can

father i will always be
that same boy that stood by the sea and
watched you tower over me
now i'm older i want to be the same as you

when i am a dad dad
gonna be a good dad
did the best you could dad
always understood dad
taught me what was right dad
opened up my eyes dad
proud to call you my dad
thank you for my life dad