Q Strange - Father Figure lyrics

Verse 1

Some knew my uncle Roc as a mob figure
But to me he was much bigger he was like a father figure
All that crooked shit he did he never let us see
Welcome me into his home givin me family
A man to me Closer than my own pops
My cousins aint my cousins, they're my brothas and that lovin wont stop
Never wanted the cop I would never throw ya name
For personal gain, too much respect in my veins
Grow to me like your own and I never got to thank ya
Angry when I saw what they printed in the paper
Offered to take me in when I lost my mom
That's why I respect you more than any mafia don
I didnt know that man that did the federal bids
I knew a man who give the whole world for his kids
Knew a man who was funny and he had a good heart
And Ima treasure you forever Ima miss you uncle Roc

Chorus

All my life I never had a dad
But you were right there guiding me down the path
Given me the things I woulda never had
Even though its hard now thatcha passed
I still move on try not to be sad
I had you in my life I think god for that
And I just hope that I can be
Half the man you have to be

Verse 2

Grandpa you did a better job wit me than your son
No disrespect to my father but you got the job done
Taught me how to win respect that I'll never forget
Workin hard all your life poured blood, tears, and sweat
Taught me how to win pride, and I feel hollow inside
Wit outchu in my life Im so sorry you died
Took me from a boy to a man, and you raised me
Not just for me, you did the same thing for Jamie
But you were the glue that held the family together
Never thought after you passed that the family would sever
All of our ties, and just stop communicatin
But without ya love I guess we started hatin
But we was all there around the hospital bed
We were prayin and cryin I said goodbye then I kissed ya forehead
Watchin my hero tryne to breathe on a respirator
Yesterday the pain was even greater watchin as you fade away
Right before my eyes, wishin I could save you
Right until the end you were so strong and brave to
Named my son after you and you were so proud
Told everyone you knew aboutcha big grandchild
You held him in ya arms broke a tear couldn't speak
If only I knew, you woulda passed the next week
I woulda told you were my world thank you for your love
I hope your lookin down watchin over us from above
Because, you were the one who played the role model
Withoutchu in my life my hearts filled with sorrow
I guess what they say no one is promised tomorrow
Its true, Gods mysterious ways would always follow
You taught me life lessons Ima carry for life
Pass it on to my seed, and try to bring him up right
Without these influences I dont know where I'd be
In the cemetary or in the penitentary

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