Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Fathers, 2004 , by - Sho Baraka. Song from the album The Narrative Expanded, in the genre Рэп и хип-хопRelease date: 20.10.2016
Record label: Humble Beast
Song language: English
Fathers, 2004 |
| I’m a lover, a provider |
| I’m a teacher, I’m a fighter |
| I know there’s grace for me even when I’m wrong |
| Through all my indiscretions and all my imperfections I’m a love you till the |
| day that I’m gone |
| How do you spell dad? |
| It goes L-O-V-E |
| How do you spell dad? |
| It goes L-O-V-E |
| Son in the land of the passive make sure that you man up |
| When introduced to a lady its always proper to stand up |
| Never talk behind the back of someone you’re not a fan of |
| Know when the cops approach you, you might have to put your hands up |
| Respect all people and show honor to the king |
| No matter what they think the Lord created all human beings |
| Be critical, but never partner with defiance |
| Be happy with who you are all alone in the silence |
| Pray without ceasing, but keep your eyes on the system |
| Always speak up for the weak until somebody listens |
| Don’t marry her if you don’t plan to bury her |
| If you sweep her off her feet then learn how to carry her |
| Through thick and thin you know we gon hold it down |
| Through good or bad you know we gon stick around |
| I’m a lover, a provider |
| I’m a teacher, I’m a fighter |
| I know there’s grace for me even when I’m wrong |
| Through all my indiscretions and all my imperfections I’m a love you till the |
| day that I’m gone |
| How do you spell dad? |
| It goes L-O-V-E |
| How do you spell dad? |
| It goes L-O-V-E |
| Baby girl make sure your kings a better man than me |
| You better believe I know that may be hard to achieve |
| You’re beautiful, I will always remind you |
| Never let the culture’s idea of beauty define you |
| Baby girl don’t be easily impressed |
| Stay clothed in righteousness cause it’s harder to undress |
| I’m tryna raise the next Lena Horne |
| Fannie Lou Hamer a lady who can bring reform |
| Be wise and strong |
| Don’t be a side chick for the ride along |
| Always be humble whether right or wrong |
| And know I’ll be here when your friends are gone |
| When your friends are gone |
| If you want love, get love |
| If you need love, spread love |
| Yeah, I got new goals its family business I handle now |
| The kind of stuff that brothers over thirty be bragging 'bout |
| Tell my son that he’s more than some target practice |
| Tell my daughter that she’s more than an extension to a mattress |
| Never reach a goal by pulling others down |
| Royalty is much more than a throne and a crown |
| Your knees should be hurt from praying with your people |
| Your shirt’ll be wet from crying over evil |
| I learned that love ain’t based on performance |
| Make a mistake and I will love you in the morning |
| I see life in my children’s eyes |
| And when I’m wrong I’ll be the first to apologize |
| Peace to all my fathers who are working through their flaws |
| Fulfilling their duties and they don’t do it for applause |
| It’s true, any fool with a tool can reproduce |
| But a father is that dude that’ll see it through |
| Forget the stereotypes lets be clear |
| There are good men out there we are here |
| Through thick and thin you know we gon hold it down |
| Through good or bad you know we gon stick around |
| How do you spell dad? |
| It goes L-O-V-E |
| How do you spell dad? |
| It goes L-O-V-E |
| How do you spell dad? |
| M-E- (x2) |