White Jackal - Lessons from Dad Lyrics

In the quiet of the evening, I hear your voice
Whispering in the shadows, reminding me of choice
You taught me to be steady, to stand tall and true
In a world full of chaos, I'm trying to be like you
With every step I take, I feel your guiding hand
In the values that you instilled, I strive to understand
To be a man of honor, with love in my heart
Your lessons echo softly, they'll never depart
Oh, I'm fighting every day to be the man you showed
With calloused hands and a heart that's tender, love overflowed
In the struggles that I face, I hold your wisdom near
I hope you're looking down, and I hope you're proud of me
You said, "Work with your hands, and let your heart be kind
In the face of every storm, prepare to fight and grind"
So I toil through the darkness, with sweat upon my brow
For the family you cherished, I'm making my vow
Through the laughter and the tears, I carry your name
In the choices that I make, I strive to play the game
To be present for my children, to honor my dear wife
In every fleeting moment, I cherish this life
Oh, I'm fighting every day to be the man you showed
With calloused hands and a heart that's tender, love overflowed
In the struggles that I face, I hold your wisdom near
I hope you're looking down, and I hope you're proud of me
Though you're gone, your spirit's here, it guides me through the night
In the values that you planted, I find my strength and light
So I'll carry on your legacy, in all that I pursue
With the love you left behind, I'll always honor you
Oh, I'm fighting every day to be the man you showed
With calloused hands and a heart that's tender, love overflowed
In the struggles that I face, I hold your wisdom near
I hope you're looking down, and I hope you're proud of me
So here's to all the lessons, to the memories we had
In the heart of every moment, I'll remember my dear dad
With integrity and love, I'll carry on your name
In the legacy of kindness, I'll teach my son the same