Like Father
The Game Lyrics

Remember me? Like father, like son
I want you to remember that I am just like my father, following in his footsteps

Had a million dollars 'fore I was one
I was already wealthy before even reaching the age of one because of my father's successful hustling

'Cause my daddy hustle
We are in a good place now because my father worked hard and hustled

We good now
We are doing well now

We out the hood now
We have escaped the impoverished neighborhood we used to live in

Winning like Steph Curry in the chip though
I am achieving great success, like basketball player Steph Curry winning championships

Used to be the only one, now I'm the big bro (I'm big too)
I used to be the only child, but now I am the older brother and take on a bigger role

Know my daddy schizo, don't mess with his kids yo
My father can be unpredictable, so it is best not to mess with his children

Me and my brother tight (yeah), we like the Klitschkos
My brother and I have a strong bond, like the Klitschko brothers who are famous boxers

I love you daddy
I have love for my father

Ten years later, I love you too sons
Now, ten years later, I also have love for my sons

I do life in the box if they ever fuck with my two sons
I am willing to sacrifice my freedom to protect my two sons if anyone threatens them

You're my lil' man, I remember the first day you came out
You are my little boy, I still vividly remember the day you were born

Your lil' face, your big nose, your lil' feet, your lil' hands
I noticed all the small details of your appearance as a newborn

You turned one, come in the room wobbly, lil' stance
When you turned one, you started walking into the room with a cute, unsteady stance

And every time I walked in the house he used to do this lil' dance
Every time I came home, you would perform a little dance to express your happiness

On the cover of the album with them Chucks on
You were featured on the album cover wearing Converse shoes

You cried for six hours, your mama in here going nuts on me
There was a time you cried for six straight hours, and your mother was furious with me

She said you had enough, I said we having fun
Your mother believed you had cried enough, but I reassured her that we were just having fun

All babies cry when they're one, my career had just begun
Crying is normal for babies at your age, and it was also the start of my successful career

And so did being a daddy
At that moment, I also began my journey of being a father

Car seat in my Escalade, you and me in the Caddy
I would drive you around in my Escalade with your car seat, just the two of us

Playing 'Like Father, Like Son' looking in the back seat
We would play the song 'Like Father, Like Son', and I would glance at you through the rearview mirror

He don't look nothing like his mama if you ask me
In my opinion, you don't resemble your mother at all

On the first album Busta Rhymes did the hook
On my initial album, Busta Rhymes provided the catchy chorus

Now he can do it for himself, watch him and his uncle cook
Now, my son can perform the hook on his own, and I enjoy watching him collaborate with his uncle

I'm glad you grew up to becoming everything you could be
I am proud to see you grow into the best version of yourself

That's all I wanted for you, young'n, like father, like son
All I ever wanted was for you to follow in my footsteps, just like a son should

And in the end I'm glad you only turned out better than me
Ultimately, I am overjoyed that you have surpassed me in your achievements and character

I hope you know I love you, young'n, like father, like son
I want you to understand how much I love you, just like any father would

Your daddy told you it was coming
I had always warned you that this moment would come

Coming, your day was coming, I told you
I repeatedly mentioned that this day would arrive

Now daddy's here just keep on running
Now that I am here, keep pursuing your dreams with determination

Every time I get in this booth
Whenever I enter this recording booth

I'm reminded ten years ago I did it for you, had this vision for you
I am reminded that ten years ago, I started my music career with the purpose of providing for you and having a vision for your future

And I know your daddy get in trouble sometimes
I acknowledge that I have gotten myself into trouble on occasions

But I'ma stay up out this prison for you, I mean
However, I will do my best to avoid getting incarcerated for your sake

You all my seed, lil' brother and both of your sisters
All of you, my children and your siblings, are my legacy

You all I need like Method and MJB
You are everything I need, just like the iconic duo Method Man and Mary J. Blige

And I know I be wildin' sometimes, you told me
I am aware that I can act recklessly at times, and you have called me out on it

(One, one, two, two, three, three, four, four)
This line is a counting sequence used to transition between thoughts

Furthermore, I'm tryna stay outta trouble just for my sons
Moreover, I am actively trying to avoid any trouble solely for the sake of my sons

Even though it feel weird leaving my house without a gun
Although it may feel strange to step outside without a firearm for protection

I just gotta do it 'cause they might grow up and do this shit
I have to set a good example because they may imitate my actions in the future

Just 'cause they father do it, fuck with my kids and six Bloods
If anyone dares to harm my children, they will not only face me but also my powerful connections

Jumping out a Buick, understand Puff choking that man for Jus
Imagine Diddy (Puff Daddy) aggressively confronting someone for hurting his child, just like I would

I'ma do my stuff even if I land in fucking cuffs
I will continue doing everything I can for my family, even if it means ending up in handcuffs

For every nigga out here without a kid
This line is directed at all those men who don't have children

Have one and that's gon' be the best shit you ever did
I encourage them to have a child because it will be the most fulfilling experience of their lives

One
This single-word line emphasizes the unity and significance of family

I'm Harlem, The Game's oldest son
I am Harlem, the Game's firstborn and eldest son

I make straight A's and I'm a good kid
I excel academically, and I am well-behaved

More importantly, I'm safe
Above all, my safety and well-being are assured

Because my daddy hustled his way out of Compton
This is possible because my father worked hard to escape the dangerous area of Compton

So I could have a better life
I have been given the opportunity for a better life because of my father's efforts

That's my daddy
That's my father, the one who made all of this possible

And I wish all kids had one like mine
I hope that every child could have a father like mine

The world would be a better place
If that were the case, the world would truly be a better place

One
One more time, emphasizing the importance of family unity

(Wait Harlem, I wanna say something)
This line indicates a pause in the song, as Harlem, the son, wants to insert his own message or thoughts