Thanks Daddy

[Chorus] Thanks Daddy, Thanks Daddy Thanks Daddy, Thanks Daddy [Verse 1] When I first heard this beat, it brought tears to my eyes I knew finally had the chance to let out what’s been inside The entire reason I started, putting words on to wax I knew the power we had, I knew our story’s impact From both ends of the spectrum, I knew that all could relate This all happened for a reason, God don’t make no mistakes To the man that I owe, every single thing in my life The only way I can pay you back is if my words they hit you right They say we talk just alike, they say we walk just the same My claim to fame is that one day the whole world gon’ know our name Alton Clark, first and last Kevin and Dorian, middle different Just enough to separate but let em know that I’m one of your children You done put in your work, you empowered me from my birth Having a son that writes rhymes, another one of the perks On the surface they see, a very good and happy ending They don’t know your struggle, so let me start from the beginning [Chorus] [Verse 2] Born in Dayton, Ohio, to a single mother dirt poor She already had 2 kids and after you she had one more Everybody was a different shade, 3 with different last names It ain’t take long to figure out, that your Dad wasn’t tryin’ to claim You would wonder where he was, when you was walking home in the rain Why you can’t get no new shoes, why your drum bag at the same You made a vow to yourself, to never be like him Your kids ain’t gon feel like how you felt cause you gon’ to be there for them 17 years old, you was about to leave for basic Then you got news from your girl, that she was 6 weeks pregnant You shedded some tears, but you ain’t run from your fears And when you saw Tamika’s face, you smiled from ear-to-ear You and her mom ain’t work out, but that ain’t stop you from loving 3 years later, just 21, my Mom was calling you husband When I was born you said to her, this is my pride and glory And I swear on my life he ain’t never gon’ have to worry [Verse 3] You said I’d never have to worry and your words they held true You’ve been my rock, you’ve been my guide When I needed advice you always knew Even when it seemed like I was lost, I was always found My amazing saving grace was always having you around We be playing Nintendo, you was cussin Mario out You built me a court to hoop on, by taking equity out cho house Those everyday sacrifices of which you never kept track Just wanted me to have what you ain’t have A Dad who always had your back Stay away from dope Temper on the liquor Don’t leave the one you with cause another butts bigger Firm Handshake, look every man in his eyes Brown belt, Brown shoes Here’s how you tie a tie They was studying the words of Nas, Biggie and Hov All my friends was raised by rap, I had my Daddy at home Yo pops was never around so I know you’ll never understand There’s no better feeling than being born to your best friend [Outro] If you had good Dad, put your hands like this If you got a good Dad, put your hands like this If you know a good Dad, put your hands like this If you gon' be a good Dad, put your hands like this (Repeat)