Finally
J.Cyrus Lyrics

For the father's
This song is dedicated to all the fathers, expressing gratitude and love for their role in the family.

And all the mothers
Recognizing and appreciating the vital role of mothers in the family unit.

To all the sisters
Acknowledging and cherishing the sisters in the family, emphasizing the bond and support among siblings.

And all my brothers
Honoring and valuing the brothers in the family, highlighting the importance of unity among siblings.

For the family
Expressing love, unity, and the determination to support and uplift one another as a family.

We gon make it
Confidently affirming that the family will overcome any challenges or obstacles they may face together.

Til they crack the gates
Referring to the barriers or obstacles that may stand in their way, expressing the determination to keep going until they are overcome.

We'll be waiting
Emphasizing the patience and loyalty of the family, ready to support each other when challenges are overcome.

From the outside looking in
Reflecting on the perspective of someone who is observing the family's situation from a distance, possibly feeling excluded or seeking understanding.

Phone hooked up to a glass
Describing the connection between the artist and a loved one who is incarcerated, symbolizing the limited and distant communication they have.

Could go back in time
Expressing a desire to revisit the past and ask questions or seek clarity about certain events or decisions.

So many things I would ask
Expressing a longing to have a conversation and seek answers to unresolved questions or concerns.

Was it worth more than what I meant to you
Questioning whether the actions or choices made by their loved one were more important than their relationship and the impact it had on them.

For the moms, pops, and kids
Acknowledging and including all family members, highlighting the impact of a loved one's actions on each of them.

Don't want the excuse
Rejecting the idea of using excuses or justifications for the past actions, emphasizing the importance of accountability.

It is what it is
Accepting the reality of the situation without trying to change or deny it.

Did you think about me when you did what you did?
Expressing a heartfelt question, wondering if the loved one considered the impact of their actions on the artist and their relationship.

I don't hate you for it
Stating that despite the pain and consequences, the singer does not harbor hatred towards their loved one.

Its a different time that we lived
Recognizing that circumstances and experiences have changed over time, acknowledging the transformations that have occurred.

I was waiting for you
Expressing a sense of anticipation and longing for their loved one to be present and actively involved in their lives.

Visiting room with the other kids
Describing the setting and experience of visiting their loved one in a correctional facility, surrounded by other children in similar situations.

Thinking this was normal, in the hood, it was Mando
Reflecting on the perception that this type of situation was considered normal or common within their community, emphasizing the influence of their environment.

Life out here plus life in there, I know it's a lot to handle
Acknowledging the challenges and complexities of managing life outside the correctional facility while also navigating the impact of their loved one's incarceration.

Thankful that we kept it together through these mistakes
Expressing gratitude for the resilience and strength shown by the family in staying united and supportive despite the mistakes made.

It's painful, cuz life without you's just another day
Expressing the pain and emptiness experienced in the absence of their loved one, highlighting the significant impact they have on the family's daily life.

Grateful for the most high and every night we prayed
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for their faith and the belief in a higher power, emphasizing the role of prayer in providing strength and guidance.

When we think about who need it most
Reflecting on the needs of the family and recognizing that their loved one is the one they think of as needing support the most.

You're the only name that we say
Stating that their loved one's name is the only one they mention and prioritize when thinking of who needs their love and assistance.

Leave it up to family being supportive
Highlighting the importance and reliance on the family's support and encouragement to navigate the challenges they face.

Reminded every minute that this call's being recorded
Acknowledging the constant reminder that their conversations with their loved one are monitored and recorded, reflecting the restrictions and limitations they face.

Hanging up was always followed by tears
Expressing the emotional impact of ending phone conversations with their loved one, often leading to tears and a sense of longing.

You're free now, I hope the air's better out here
Addressing their loved one's release from incarceration, expressing the artist's desire for a better and more fulfilling life for them outside the prison walls.

See this chairs for you, we've been saving it
Symbolizing the reserved space and anticipation for their loved one's return, expressing the family's preparation and readiness to welcome them back.

The old tapes of you smiling we've been playing it
Referring to cherished memories of their loved one, specifically recordings or videos capturing their smiles, highlighting the nostalgia and longing for happier times.

Telling the kids that's your uncle, ya aunty
Identifying and familiarizing their children with their loved one, emphasizing their familial relationship and connection.

Ya mama, ya daddy, your sibling, your family
Defining the various familial roles and relationships, emphasizing the loved one's place within the family structure.

No going back to the old ways
Expressing a commitment to embracing change and not reverting to previous patterns or behaviors.

Let's just leave it in the old days
Deciding to let go of past grievances and focus on the present and future, leaving behind the negative experiences of the past.

I rather have it brush you wrong
Expressing a preference for minor disagreements or conflicts instead of complete estrangement or absence from their loved one's life.

Then to stand at a cold gate
Choosing to maintain a relationship, even if imperfect, instead of being left out or disconnected from their loved one.

We need you here
Expressing a deep emotional and practical need for their loved one's presence and involvement in their lives.

I see the fear
Observing and recognizing the apprehension or anxiety in their loved one's eyes, understanding the challenges they may be facing.

Your eyes aren't what they appear
Acknowledging that their loved one's eyes may convey more than what is readily visible, suggesting hidden emotions or experiences.

We won't understand it's clear
Recognizing that there are aspects of their loved one's experiences and emotions that they may not fully comprehend or grasp.

The same way we did it without, we'll do this with you
Assuring their loved one that just as they managed to navigate life without them, they will now face the challenges together as a family.

Time from each other is what we both have been through
Highlighting the shared experience of being separated from each other, emphasizing the difficult and transformative nature of this time apart.

It's time to ask questions that we didn't get to
Recognizing the opportunity to ask unanswered questions and seek understanding about their loved one's choices or actions during their time apart.

You're going through the years, we're going through it with you
Acknowledging the challenges and changes their loved one has experienced during their time apart, emphasizing their commitment to support and be there for them.

Our family has grown, some on their own
Recognizing that the family has expanded and evolved, with some members growing and becoming independent.

These young ones weren't here when you left, since you came home
Referring to the younger family members who were not present when their loved one was incarcerated, highlighting the new and changed dynamics since their return.

This one takes after you
Noticing similarities between their loved one and one of the younger family members, suggesting a resemblance or shared characteristics.

This one got your attitude
Recognizing that one of the younger family members possesses a similar attitude or temperament as their loved one.

This one got your looks
Noticing that one of the younger family members physically resembles their loved one.

This one's named after you
Revealing that one of the younger family members is named after their loved one, honoring their identity and legacy.

No more stories, let them see for themselves
Deciding to allow the younger family members to form their own opinions and experiences with their loved one, instead of relying solely on narratives or stories.

They get the changed you, not the person I tell
Acknowledging that the younger family members will witness and perceive the transformed version of their loved one, different from how the artist may have described them.

It all starts now, got a generation to live for
Recognizing that the present moment signifies the beginning of a new chapter, emphasizing the responsibility to live for and guide the younger generation.

Not through pictures, see it firsthand how the kids grow
Expressing the desire for their loved one to actively participate in and witness the growth and development of the younger family members, instead of relying solely on pictures or updates.

Passed loved ones were praying for this
Believing that deceased family members have been praying for the reunion and restoration of the family, expressing the importance of this moment.

Everyone still here, for sure made it for this
Expressing gratitude that all family members are still present and have overcome challenges to be here for this significant moment.

To the most high, this gotta be proof
Viewing this reunion and restoration as evidence or confirmation of the existence and power of a higher being, expressing a sense of faith and spirituality.

I'll shed blood, sweat, and tears to keep you under this roof
Expressing a strong commitment and willingness to sacrifice and endure hardships to maintain their loved one's presence and connection within the family.

So welcome home
Extending a warm and heartfelt welcome to their loved one, expressing joy and relief at their return.

Welcome home
Reiterating the warm welcome and emphasizing the love and acceptance their loved one will find upon their return.

Welcome home
Continuing to emphasize the sentiment of welcoming their loved one back into the family.

Welcome home
Repeatedly extending a warm and enthusiastic welcome to their loved one, emphasizing their happiness and excitement at their return.

Welcome home
Continuing to express joy and gratitude for their loved one's return, emphasizing their belonging and place within the family.

Welcome home
Continuing to warmly and sincerely welcome their loved one back into the family, reinforcing their love and support.

Welcome home
Repeatedly expressing the pleasure and satisfaction of having their loved one return, reaffirming their place and importance within the family unit.

Welcome home
Reiterating the warm reception and love their loved one will find upon their return, reinforcing their significance within the family.