Understand
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Shout out pops man I swear that's a real one
I want to give a shout out and express my respect and admiration for my dad, because he is truly genuine and authentic.

He done showed me to now from when I was young
Since I was a child, my dad has been guiding and teaching me, and I am grateful for everything he has shown me.

Honestly with all the learning man I ain't done
Even though I have learned a lot, I acknowledge that there is still so much more for me to discover and understand.

Taught a boy who just happened to be his son
My dad not only taught me valuable lessons, but he did so with love and care because I am his son.

Even though I couldn't see him he was working late
Even when my dad was away from home and I couldn't physically see him, I knew he was working hard to provide for us.

I understood he was putting food on the plate
I understood that he was working to ensure we had enough food to eat and meet our basic needs.

He always told me if I needed him then he'd be here
My dad always reassured me that if I ever needed him, he would be there to support me.

And if my dreams starting running then I better chase
He also encouraged me to go after my dreams with determination and never settle for less.

Remember back when I was young yeah them better days
I have fond memories of my childhood when things seemed simpler and happier.

When the most important thing was bringing home the grades
During that time, the primary focus was on performing well in school and achieving good grades.

Now I'm bouta be a rapper man time flies
Time has passed quickly, and now I am about to pursue a career as a rapper.

And now you looking pretty old growing all them grays
I have noticed that you are getting older, as shown by the gray hairs that have appeared.

You were a busy guy up in high demand
You always had a lot going on and were in high demand because of your various responsibilities.

If I said that I can't you always told me I can
Whenever I doubted myself or thought I couldn't do something, you always believed in me and told me I could.

But now I understand
Now, as I reflect on everything you have done for me, I truly understand and appreciate your role as a father and mentor.

What it takes to be a real man
Through your actions and guidance, you have shown me the qualities and traits that exemplify a true man.

Coming up I done had a lot of father figures
While growing up, I had several male role models in my life.

But can't none compare when I'm sided with ya
However, none of them can compare to the influence and impact you have had on me.

You kept me in the church
You made sure I stayed connected to our faith and attended church regularly.

Which kept me off the street
Being involved in the church community helped me stay away from negative influences and trouble on the streets.

Made me eat my veggies
You instilled in me the importance of a healthy diet and made sure I ate my vegetables.

And keep my room real neat
You taught me to be organized and tidy, making sure my room was always clean and orderly.

Taught me to fear God and put family first
One of the most important lessons you taught me was to have reverence for God and prioritize my family above all else.

At the time I ain't know how much that was worth
Although I may not have fully understood the value of those lessons at the time, I now realize their significance.

A provider, protector, a business man
You fulfilled multiple roles in our family as a provider, protector, and successful businessman.

How you juggled them all I couldn't understand
I could never fully comprehend how you managed to balance and excel in all of those responsibilities.

I told you I wanna rap
I shared my aspiration of becoming a rapper with you.

And you was on board
You were supportive and enthusiastic about my dream.

The ship popped a leak
However, setbacks and challenges arose.

You pulled it to shore
But you never let those obstacles stop me, instead, you helped navigate through them and find solutions.

I wrote a couple songs
I started writing and creating my own music.

You told me write some more
You encouraged me to continue honing my craft by writing more songs.

You got me on the stage
You gave me opportunities to perform on stage.

And I started to soar
Through those experiences, I began to find success and rise to new heights as an artist.

You taught me to be the best me I could be
You instilled in me the importance of striving to become the best version of myself.

Now I'm older, it's crystal how clear to see
As I have grown older, it has become increasingly evident and undeniable.

How lucky can I be, I got you in my corner
I consider myself immensely fortunate to have you in my corner, supporting me through thick and thin.

And with this rap stuff you're my biggest supporter
Especially when it comes to my rap career, you have been my biggest fan and supporter.

Taught me how to improve what I succeeded at
You taught me the importance of continuously striving for improvement, even in areas where I found success.

Taught me how to treat the ladies and I needed that
You provided valuable guidance on how to respect and treat women with dignity and kindness, and I am grateful for that.

Taught me how to throw a ball, shoot it and swim
You taught me essential skills such as throwing a ball, shooting hoops, and swimming.

You taught me how to turn loses into wins
You taught me the resilience and determination to overcome losses and turn them into victories.

Someday I'll have a family of my own
In the future, I aspire to have a family of my own.

And when I'm lost, man you know I'm gonna hit your phone
When I find myself in uncertain or challenging times, I can always rely on you for guidance and support.

Taught me that love is the only key
One of the most valuable lessons you taught me is that love is the most important thing in life.

I just hope I could be what you were for me
I aspire to be the same kind of father figure and role model for my own children as you have been for me.

This what you told me
These are some of the valuable lessons and advice you gave me.

Face yo fears never back down
You encouraged me to confront and overcome my fears, never allowing them to hold me back.

Boy I ain't raise you to be no background
You raised me to be confident and assertive, never settling for a passive or insignificant role.

And Wes pop wasn't nothing you was his pop too
You embraced my friend Wes as a part of our family and treated him like a son as well.

Yo Tell me how you did with so much to do
I marvel at how you managed to accomplish so much despite having numerous responsibilities.

All them times weren't easy but we made it through
We faced many challenging and difficult times, but together, we managed to overcome them.

Man All I wanted in my life was to be like you
Growing up, my ultimate goal was to become a person like you, because I admired and looked up to you.

Because you have shown me the way
You have been my guiding light, showing me the path to follow in life.

And I just do not know what to say
Words cannot adequately express my gratitude and appreciation for everything you have done for me.

Cuz it was you if I needed some manly advice
Whenever I needed advice or guidance on matters specific to being a man, you were always there for me.

I Guarantee it you and Ma gonna be set for life
I am confident that both you and Mom will have a secure and fulfilling life, free from financial worries.

Yall gonna be set for life
Both of you will have a comfortable and stable future.

You ain't supposed to fit in with the crowd
You taught me that it is not necessary or desirable to conform and blend in with the crowd.

Always be careful with who you surround
You emphasized the importance of choosing my friends and companions wisely.

Told me quitting just wasn't allowed
You instilled in me the value of perseverance and determination, never allowing quitting to be an option.

You always tell me that you are so proud man
You have consistently expressed your pride in me, and it means the world to me.

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I understand
Now, I truly understand and comprehend the profound impact you have had on my life.

I understand
I understand and appreciate the valuable lessons you have imparted on me.

What it takes to be a real man
Through your guidance and example, I have come to understand the qualities and characteristics that define a true man.

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