Day a Dad Left -

It's actually a pretty straight forward song. So glad to final get it out of my head. I hope you enjoy.
Copyright 2024 Chad Bird - All Rights Reserved
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
It was 1984, and all I can remember
Was standing in the front door,
Six-years-old with tears running down my face
Just begging you stay
But you still ran away.
Leaving my heart rolled
With no direction of where to go.
[Chorus]
Against the wind, I stood tall and strong,
Though you were gone, I learned to carry on.
Through the storm and rain, I found my way,
The tears and pain helped make me who I am today.
[Verse 2]
Mama tried her best to fill the empty space,
With every bedtime story and warm embrace.
But, I had to grow up fast, and learn to stand my ground,
In a world so vast, where you were never around.
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause your love ain't easy, it made life a winding road,
Filled with a ton of holes
And even though you hurt my soul.
It didn't stop me from becoming my own.
[Chorus]
Against the wind, I stood tall and strong,
Though you were gone, I learned to carry on.
Through the storm and rain, I found my way,
The tears and pain, helped make me who I am today.
[Bridge]
Now I've got my son, and I hold him tight,
I get to teach him the wrongs and rights.
You being gone taught me more than words can say,
How to love, how to guide, and how to never stray.
[Chorus]
Against the wind, I stood tall and strong,
Though you were gone, I learned to carry on.
[Outro]
So here's to you, wherever you may be,
Your leaving set me free.
Against the wind, I found my song,
With love in my heart, I carry on. (I will carry on)
Rest in Peace J. Bird

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Wow! Deep. Thx for sharing. Our struggles make us better, stronger, and who we are.