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Dear Yakiim Jamai
Baby boy there's so much I wanna say to you
I know you're only 3 years old
One day you'll understand though

In the mirror of my 3 year old's eyes I see the sunrise
You leave, it's like a part of me dies
Until the next time
You come and spend the weekend with me
And our new family
Can't help but see how hard it must be
In your position
I love you more than breathing itself
I can't explain
How our situation causes me pain
Baby boy, I took for granted I would have you around
But me & mommy lost our way
And it just couldn't be found
At only 3 1/2 already seen so much
From seeing daddy pissy drunk to beating your mom up
It's gotta suck
Guess that sorry's only thing I can say
Helping you and mommy move on your 1st birthday
Understand I never meant for things to happen like this
Now my goal is just to teach you to be better than this
Bad example that you've seen
Cause I know that you can
So for you and through you
I am becoming a man
So please forgive me, son

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

Been plenty times I ain't know how to act
I'm far from perfect nit I'm always gonna be at your back
And in the womb I had you listening to the radio
So many nights I watch your ultrasound on video
And I watch you grow, you fill my heart and soul with joy
Never question cause I’ll always love my baby boy
I know I’ve made some stupid choices that you’re paying for
But understand it’s cuz I never been a dad before
You’re so confused cuz your father has another fam
And your mother’s getting married to another man
But know we’re gonna make it right
I swear to God, son
I’ll have you grounded on your feet
Before my life is done
I’ll teach you everything I know about this crazy world
To be responsible and never should you hit a girl
I’m not a hypocrite
Just now I know that I was wrong
And a real man admits his flaws
And carries on
But I’ll be here for ya

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family

You are my light
A true blessing down to the letter
Keep on guiding you in life
I vow to make it better
It wasn’t foreseen
My selfish mind & approach
Just made a mess
And it left a trio of hearts broke
My little man
A good dad is something you become
I understand it isn’t something that I’ve always done
But I’ve learned the time is precious that we spend together
So boy you got me for your life
And daddy means forever
And anywhere I ever go, I’ll take you in my heart
Cuz from the start, it’s where you’ve always been
We’ll never part
I love you baby boy

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

Son, you just call on me
Cause we'll always be a family
If you wonder where I'll be
Look over your shoulder

You’re beautiful

I love you Daddy

You’re always gonna be my heart

When I look into your eyes, I see my eyes

Love you

Oooooo
Wooooo oooooo
Yeah yeah