A Message To My Son (Acapella) Lyrics

I rub his face knowing one day that his baby face will be replaced by strands of experiences that I can't fully protect him from

Each strand represents an experience that will shape him

I wish I could protect you from heartbreak son

Even if I could it wouldn't be best for you

The heartbreak comes with its own lessons, with its own blessings

And I wish you could remain a child in my arms, but how stingy of me to want to stop you from evolving

From problem solving

Wish you could remain my little boy

But, you must become a man

A leader of your own clan, so you can better understand the man that is reciting his deepest thoughts to you

You are a star in my eyes

and the moon pales in comparison to the brightness of your pupil

and for now you are my pupil

But, one day the tables will turn and I will sit at your feet and you will teach me about your times

I will not like your music or your clothes, well son that's just how things go

My beautiful son

Love God and focus on your goals

On your journey in life you gone have to pay some tolls

But take this sun pass and ride right through

But some tolls son, you will have to pay and it will hurt

Oh, it will hurt

I wish I could save you from the pain, but your growth comes from the pain

It will hurt

And you will have to put your hands in the dirt

And become the farmer beloved

Become the farmer

Bow down as much as you can

physically and spiritually, submit to your maker

I love you son,

I love you more than life and would willingly give it for you to take our family forward

My son, I enjoy rubbing your face and this beard that you see on mine,

Comes with experiences that are absolutely necessary

To become a man