Where Were You? Lyrics

I carry the name of a man who is not my actual father

Because my actual father refused to bother

It's not a bother, I stand corrected, it's more of a privilege

With childbirth comes responsibility, most would consider it

Requirement of commitment

When you're born of two willing partners

It is not considered illegitimate

In my eyesight, my foresight is forecasting

An impressive upbringing, my forefather's everlasting

Devotion of love, I thank God for a grandad

Who showed me unconditional love that I never had

From a male perspective, he was the best example

So I strive to be better and giving my kids a better sample

Showing them something I never had

The simple presence of a dad

Who knew neglect could translate to me being glad

Inspiration I received from the worst form of neglect

Be a parent to your child. Don't regret

This was a conversation I needed to have

In the end, I know it might sound sad

But in a sense I was glad

And even though my life wasn't bad

No child should go through life without a dad

It was a conversation I needed to have

In the end, I know it might sound sad

But in a sense I was glad

And even though my life wasn't bad

No child should go through life without a dad

My wife asked me if I wanted to reach out

But it never became something that I really felt that I should do

I was just a young child, if he really wanted a relationship,

I would think that would be something he would pursue

I only had one memory maybe possibly two

What kind of experience is that for a child to go through

It's all subjective but from my perspective

Kids deserve more than just that of a physical connection

God bless the child, who has his own

Set of parents, even if they reside in separate homes

You can be separated by miles and still raise a child

I needed you the first time I was racially profiled

But you were no where to be found

Absent for every opportunity

I'm just thankful that, that neglect didn't ruin me

Between you and me

I was untruthful when I was asked

What your absence really did do to me

This was a conversation I needed to have

In the end, I know it might sound sad

But in a sense I was glad

And even though my life wasn't bad

No child should go through life without a dad

It was a conversation I needed to have

In the end, I know it might sound sad

But in a sense I was glad

And even though my life wasn't bad

No child should go through life without a dad

One of the realest rhymes, that I ever wrote

But they all real

Once again, it's Ernie G

Signing off, CTE