I want to be a dad one day
I'll let you fall, but kiss your scrapes
And always be there when it rains
And let you know that mistakes will just kind of happen naturally
We'll draw it out with driveway chalk and talk about it
And it will be okay
And I'll pick you up from your Uncle Joe's at eight
I set the tent up in the back so we could stay up late
The stars are shining gleaming brightly on your face
But your teary eyes show me the way to hurt's hiding place
I'm sorry that your friends said you were loud and crazy
Your dad has ADHD too, it isn't easy baby but
You'll learn to work with it, and honestly
Sometimes your brain can paint with colors
That the world has never seen
After all, all you really need's a few good friends
Like your Aunt Katherine, Aunt Christine, and Uncle Dev
And you can open yourself up and you can let them in
'Cause who you are is steeped in the company you're keeping
You are the sculptor of your world
You can subtract and add to it
You'll learn to take care of yourself
And when to push and rein it in
And when it all becomes too much
My arms are not so far away
I'll hold you tightly baby girl
And this is what your dad will say
You can confide in me
You breathe life in me
These are for you, from me
These are your melodies