Like Father Like Son
The Word Alive Lyrics


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If you're not my blood, you are my bones.
The only one I've ever known.

You showed me how to be a man.
You don't know what you mean to me.
So many secrets run through me.

Don't fuck with family!
Don't fuck with family!

I've tried to be a better man
For you will see that I've grown.

I know we've both made mistakes but you could never fail me.
In my heart you're the one who's molded me to be a man who could make you proud.
Do you have regrets do you ever look back?
Do you have regrets, don't look back.

The one I turn to.
Nobody sees me as you do.
You're always there.

You taught me all I know (you better me I know)
You taught me all I know (you better me I know)
I'm sorry for the times I made you sad
I just want you to know that.

I know we've both made mistakes but you could never fail me.
In my heart you're the one who's molded me
To be a man who could make you proud.
Do you have regrets do you ever look back?
Do you have regrets, don't look back.
(Don't hold back, don't hold back!)

Many nights I laid awake trying to think of a way to say
But the words just don't seem to escape.
They get trapped at the start but the feelings won't fade.
So here's a song to say I love you.

This is the one I hope will let you know
I don't need blood but I need bones. You are my home.

I know we've both made mistakes but you could never fail me.
In my heart you're the one who's molded me to be a man who could make you proud.
Do you have regrets do you ever look back?
Do you have regrets, don't look back.





I don't need blood! I need bones!

Overall Meaning

The Word Alive's song Like Father Like Son talks about the strong bond between two people who aren't biologically related but who have a deep connection. The lyrics suggest that if someone has been there for you, guiding and supporting you, they become your family, your bones. The song is an ode to a close friend or a mentor, who has molded the singer into the man he is today. The lyrics also allude to the fact that even though both individuals have made mistakes, they have grown and learned from them.


The chorus, "Don't fuck with family," emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the two individuals, implying that outsiders need to respect this bond. The song carries a strong message about loyalty and gratitude towards those who have helped shape us into the person we are.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're not my blood, you are my bones.
I value you just as much as my own flesh and blood.


The only one I've ever known.
You are the only family I have ever had.


You showed me how to be a man.
You taught me how to grow and mature.


You don't know what you mean to me.
You are so important to me, I cannot put it into words.


So many secrets run through me.
I have hidden emotions and struggles that I keep to myself.


Don't fuck with family!
Do not mess with those who are closest to you.


I've tried to be a better man.
I have actively worked to improve myself.


For you will see that I've grown.
You will see the progress I have made.


I'm sorry for the times I made you sad.
I regret causing you pain.


I just want you to know that.
I want you to understand how much I care.


The one I turn to.
You are the person I go to for support.


Nobody sees me as you do.
You have a unique perspective on who I am.


You're always there.
You have been a constant presence in my life.


You taught me all I know (you better me I know).
You helped shape who I am today.


I know we've both made mistakes but you could never fail me.
We have both messed up, but my trust in you has not wavered.


In my heart you're the one who's molded me to be a man who could make you proud.
You have had a major influence in who I am as a person.


Do you have regrets do you ever look back?
Do you have any past actions that you wish you could change?


Don't hold back, don't hold back!
Do not restrain yourself, be open and honest.


Many nights I laid awake trying to think of a way to say.
I have spent countless sleepless nights trying to express my feelings.


But the words just don't seem to escape.
I am struggling to vocalize what is in my heart.


They get trapped at the start but the feelings won't fade.
I am passionately invested in these thoughts and emotions.


So here's a song to say I love you.
I wrote this song to explicitly express my love for you.


This is the one I hope will let you know.
I hope that this song will convey my true feelings.


I don't need blood but I need bones. You are my home.
You are not just a family member, but a fundamental part of my support system and sense of belonging.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYLER SMITH, ANTHONY JOHN JR. PIZZUTI, ZACK HANSEN, JUSTIN SALINAS, NICK URLACHER, DUSTY RIACH

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