Dear Sons

Dad, why does things happen in life the way they do? I don't know, son, but remember this Everything in life happens for a reason Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of things Promise me this one thing, you'll let me explain Every choice I've made in life, it wasn't the greatest I'ma love you 'til my grave Stand strong, my sons, and always be great Listen up and pay attention Don't listen to what the naysayers say And keep them ten toes down with your eyes pointed straight Never be afraid to take risks, go make a mistake You only live once, when I was young, don't make the same choices I made (oh-mm) I never took life serious 'til the time that they gave They brought you to see me, I told myself that very day Never again would I ever see that look on your face What kind of example am I settin', when I'm locked in a cage? Not one excuses, I've got none, I own mine Gonna hear a lot of stories, some true, but most lies But that's beside the fact, let's get back to life facts Because that's what this all about, I'm tryna get you here, Jack Never gonna steer you wrong and lead you down the wrong road As long as I'm alive, you always know you got a home Always work your hardest, if it's given, then you know it's wrong I'll make sure you're taken care of when I'm out here dead and gone Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of things Promise me this one thing, you'll let me explain Every choice I've made in life, it wasn't the greatest I'ma love you 'til my grave Stand strong, my sons, and always be great I hope you're pickin' up what I'm layin' down? 'Cause these are all life facts And all the knowledge that I'm droppin' keeps your life on track Always keep it movin' forward, no time for lookin' back Rise and grind will make you shine and always know I got your back Overcome your tribulations, no such thing as hesitation Always keep your eyes on the prize, overlook the hatin' Anything in life is possible, just keep determination No time for procrastinatin', if you want it, go and get it I'm raisin' go-getters, success is the only option I'll never raise y'all as quitters, there's no such thing as stoppin' Live your life to the fullest, 'cause it be gone in a blink And never worry 'bout possibly what the next man thinks Always be you and stay true to what your gut says And don't forget your pants, go on the same and you bleed red Stay focused, work hard, never be afraid of things And always give it your all, accept what life will bring Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of things Promise me this one thing, you'll let me explain Every choice I've made in life, it wasn't the greatest I'ma love you 'til my grave Stand strong, my sons, and always be great Oh (No-oh) oh, eh, oh Oh (No-oh) oh, eh, oh Yeah