Why You Wanna Keep Me From My Baby
Guy Lyrics

My first son, isn't he beautiful?
Introducing his son and expressing his admiration.

I'm not gonna let nothin', I mean nothin' come between me and him...
Declaring his commitment as a father to protect his son.

God I thank you for my seed, and for that,
Praising God for his son.

I'll raise him right, forever...
Promising to be a responsible and caring parent to his son.

Representin' for the fathers that can't see their seeds,
Acknowledging the struggle of fathers who are unable to spend time with their children.

don't worry 'bout it, trust it'll be alright, ya know what I mean?
Offering assurance and support to other fathers.

Ya feel me? Listen up...
Addressing the listeners and encouraging them to pay attention.

Seems like only yesterday, when I first held my baby,
Reflecting on the past when he first held his son in his arms.

I remember just a feeling of joy...
Describing the positive emotion he felt about becoming a father.

Well, taken there in an instant, tried my best to fight against it,
Struggling with the sudden separation from his son.

just to face the fact she don't want me around...
Expressing his disappointment and frustration with the mother of his child.

After ten long years, I refuse to believe,
Referencing the extended period of time since he's been able to see his child and his unrelenting hope for reconciliation.

how could this woman take my baby and run?
Questioning the actions of the mother that led to their separation.

No matter what, I'm his father, have every right to encounter,
Asserting his position as the father and his legal right to spend time with his son.

I want to spend some time with my baby boy, you know, so tell me...
Expressing his desire and plea to be able to see his son.

Why you want to keep me from my baby? Sittin' here drivin' me crazy,
Asking the mother why she is preventing him from seeing his son and expressing the mental distress it causes.

I never did nothin' wrong to my child...
Defending himself against any allegations of wrongdoing toward his child.

You say you want to keep it straight business, tell me girl what is this?
Questioning the mother's intentions and motives for keeping him away from his son.

I know I did my half for my child...
Justifying his role as a parent and indicating that he has done his part in supporting his child.

As I look into the mirror, so many times I will dream of wakin' up and standing at your front door, oh yeah...
Visualizing a scenario in which he's able to reconcile with the mother and see his son again.

Just as I was about to knock, somethin' made me say 'stop!
Describing the hesitation he feels when considering reaching out to the mother.

you need to walk away, and it will work out...'
Making a conscious decision to step back and trust that the situation will improve.

And I cried, I cried, Lord knows I tried to be the bigger man,
Admitting to the emotional pain and difficulty of the situation while expressing his effort to take the high road.

not let myself do something wrong, the pain I feel to be prolonged...
Resisting any temptation to lash out or retaliate against the mother.

And I'm still shocked, how could you be so cruel?
Expressing his disbelief and disappointment with the mother's behavior toward him.

If you were me, what would you do?
Asking a rhetorical question to provoke empathy from the listener.

Don't you think he has the right to find out that his daddy loves him, too!!!
Asserting his son's right to know that his father loves him and that he deserves a relationship with both parents.

Why do this to me? What did I ever do to you?
Expressing his confusion and frustration with the mother's actions.

Now I don't care, I'm gonna be there, I want to know my child!!!
Deciding to prioritize his relationship with his son over any obstacles created by the mother.

Yo, son, I just want you to know that I don't care what's goin' on in your mother's personal life, all I care about is you, and I love you, and I will love you 'til the day I die,
Sending a message to his son to assure him of his love and commitment.

and just remember one thing...I'm your father...
Reinforcing his role as the father and his authority in their relationship.