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PARENTS
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R&B/Soul
PARENTS was released on February 1, 2026 by BACKROAD MUSIC as a part of the album BACKROAD MEMORY
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Release DateFebruary 1, 2026
LabelBACKROAD MUSIC
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM75

Credits

COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Rodney E Alcaraz Jr
Rodney E Alcaraz Jr
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Backroad Music
Backroad Music
Producer
Rodney E Alcaraz Jr
Rodney E Alcaraz Jr
Producer

Lyrics

The clock ticks on, and the years go by
A little wiser, a little more alive
I'm finding my footing, on this road I've chose
Learning to see, the love that my parents showed
I used to chafe against the rules, the strict guidelines they'd lay
But now I'm standing on my own, with a clearer view of the way
My parents said"don't stay out late", think of your future too
Now I see the wisdom, in all they went through
Oh, I'm seeing them now, through grown-up eyes
The sacrifices they made, the love that they disguised
I'm finding my own way, but I'm grateful for the line
They kept me safe, so I could shine
My boy looks up at me
With eyes so pure and I want to shield him from the world
Just like my parents did for me and my pride
The mortgage payments roll around, and I'm feeling the squeeze
But it's worth it, every late night, every worry and every tease
Oh, I'm seeing them now, through grown-up eyes
The sacrifices they made, the love that they disguised
I'm finding my own way, but I'm grateful for the line
They kept me safe, so I could shine
Now I get it, Mom and Dad, I see it all now
The tough love, the rules, the sacrifices somehow
Made me who I am today, and I'm proud to say
I hope I'm making them proud, in my own way
Let me know if this feels complete to you
Written by: Rodney Alcaraz Jr
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