One thing my daddy taught me
Was how to be a man
I used to be reckless, wild, and free
Now I understand
He said son dont you know
I love you with all my heart
I'll do whatever it takes
To keep you far away
From the past I went down
So you dont have to go down
I'll keep you far away
From my past mistakes
You dont know what a father's love is
Until you have a kid of your own
When I had a boy
He was just like his grandfathers son
He was a real McCoy
And I told him this
I said son dont you know
I love you with all my heart
I'll do whatever it takes
To keep you far away
From the past I went down
So you dont have to go down
I'll keep you far away
From my past mistakes
You dont know what a father's love is
Until you have a kid of your own