For Cooper Lyrics

My Son

In ways I pray that you never grow up to be like me

I hope you never have to feel the same things that I've felt

But I pray to God that you have to discover heartache

Cause nothing else in this world will eventually help you love yourself

This world is crazy sometimes I wish that you wouldn't see it

There's so much darkness and so much pain that you'll have to be with

Just remember the light inside you and choose to free it

You'll make this place so much better for those you choose to be with

Share your kindness, know if it's not reciprocated

You make the difference they didn't know that they ever needed

People can be mean, remember it's just from how they're treated

Do your best to be kindest to them, they really need it

Pay attention in school, learn everything at hand

A lot of it you'll forget but the things you'll need, you'll be glad you did

And they'll be pressure for college and trying to make a plan

But you just move at your own pace, and be glad you can

I know it sucks but one day you'll need to get you a job

You'll learn that nothing is given in life, it's always earned

But when you get home tired from a day of working hard

You'll understand the best type of pride, that's good to learn

If you get anxious, remember self-care

It's so important to be kind to yourself when that type of stress is there

It's way too easy to fall in to feeling too compared

It's easier to avoid it if you stay self-aware

Don't put too much baggage on your shelf, be careful with repression

It could come back at the wrong time, that's a harder lesson

I'm sorry, you might be a little more prone to depression

But you're also prone to intelligence and making corrections

You're always in control of how you see yourself

So be careful with how you talk to you

Trust me on that, I know it well

I wasted so much time lying to me on how I felt

Please know you're better than that, and smart enough to tell

I hope a breakup won't make you feel like you have to change

It's okay that you two were just on a different page

Try your hardest but know your worth, and know you're great

Just be yourself and one day you'll meet her, just keep the faith

And when you get older, maybe you'll have kids of your own

Little you's running around could make your house a home

It'll break your heart for no reason with how much love you'll grow

You'd really be the best Papa this world has ever known

And no one's perfect, no pressure just go through all your motions

Each one is special, they'll truly teach you about these moments

I know it's hard when you're in it but keep your chin up, hold it

Don't you ever try to convince yourself that things are hopeless

Well, you're too young right now to know the difference

But all that kindness in your heart is who you are not cause we raised you different

Just do your best with what you have and please make good decisions

You're so amazing and this world just really needs you in it