Way back when, so lost, so angry and so scared of caring

A life I couldn't stand

Grew up some, but deep inside was terrified and hiding

And then I held your hand

All the doubt and all the fear subsided

The first time I saw your face

My mission clear

Though there was fear of failure

I always had to make you safe

I knew my place

There will be times when wrong and right are hard when you're deciding

Your heart will guide you to

Might fall down, just get back up

It's not mistakes that make us

It's what you learn when you are through

Please be strong

Even when it's toughest

Times define us when they're hard

Always know you've always made me proudest

Just by being who you are

You're my best part

When you're grown always try to learn from what I've shown you

And learn from my mistakes

Never be afraid to take a stand when others suffer

You give just like you take

The future's yours

Work hard and don't stop learning

You're already better than me

It won't always seem like you're doing it right

But you'll be the man I think you'll be

Just wait and see