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