KLS - Forged in Love: A Tribute Lyrics

Listen up Dad let me set the scene
A testament to love in every bar know what I mean?
We've been at odds sometimes eyes never aligned
But at the core of my soul respect was always defined
I penned a poem in grade school just praising your might
'Cause even then I could see your brilliance shining so bright
You were clockin' hours at United Health Care hustling that grind
I get it now-your overtime was love in disguise redefined

I love you Dad always have no doubt
Through thick and thin that devotion's what I'm all about
Even with the friction collisions of pride
I can see your sacrifice now and I keep that inside
I worried when you were sick throat cancer's no game
Spent nights prayin' hard hopin' you'd remain the same

Look-rapid-fire emotions I was locked in commotion
Fear lurkin' in my chest like a dark brackish ocean
But you powered through chemo your resilience glowin'
Made me realize all the seeds of love you'd been sowin'
Yeah we had our skirmishes father-son friction
But your perseverance taught me every day is a benediction
Countin' blessings recollectin' lessons
Watchin' you fight that monster rewrote my impressions
My resentment melted 'cause I see your intention
All the hours you spent all the tension
Was for me-foundation for my ascension
Now I'm droppin' these lines with conviction

I used to feel neglected when you weren't around
But I've grown enough to know love speaks without sound
You did what you did so I could have a better shot
I see the puzzle now every piece you forgot
No more blame you're forgiven for that time you were gone
I understand the hustle-your work was our dawn

Despite the conflict Dad you stayed in my heart
And when cancer loomed it nearly tore me apart
I was restless breathless thinking life was a test
But your spirit never wavered and you battled your best
Now I'm older I'm bolder I put pride to the side
Proclaiming this love let the truth amplify
Your journey taught me hope how to stand and survive
And that paternal bond made my gratitude thrive

I love you Dad always have no doubt
Through thick and thin that devotion's what I'm all about
Even with the friction collisions of pride
I can see your sacrifice now and I keep that inside
I worried when you were sick throat cancer's no game
Spent nights prayin' hard hopin' you'd remain the same

So Dad this is my homage woven in rhyme
From a kid who once resented but learned in time
Every hour you worked was a ladder for me to climb
And I'm grateful for your fight-your resilience sublime
You survived that storm you taught me to transform
Now I channel these emotions in a lyrical form
Our bond is unbreakable anchored in trust
Forever in my heart Dad-loving you is a must