I remember the moment your first gentle cry
When you entered my world my sweet little butterfly
Held you so close heart filled with awe
A father's promise an unbreakable law
Through fire and grace I'll be by your side
No matter the battles no matter the ride
In the depths of despair or skies up above
I'll protect you always my unending love
Your first little smiles those precious cues
Each tiny moment I don't want to lose
Watching you grow my heart's bittersweet
From the day you were born you've made my life complete
Through fire and grace I'll be by your side
No matter the battles no matter the ride
In the depths of despair or skies up above
I'll protect you always my unending love
One day you'll walk and soon you'll run
Your voice like a melody brighter than the sun
Though time flies by my heart will stay
Cherishing you every single day
I named you Ryah for my brother Ryan
Lost him in '13 but in you I see him shinin'
You're my hope my strength my saving grace
In your eyes I see his face
Through fire and grace I'll be by your side
No matter the battles no matter the ride
In the depths of despair or skies up above
I'll protect you always my unending love
So dream sweet tonight in your crib so small
Daddy's here always to catch every fall
Your first steps your first words I'll be there through it all
My love for you Ryah stands strong and tall