[Intro]Dad, why does things happen in life the way they do?I don't know, son, but remember thisEverything in life happens for a reason[Chorus]Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of thingsPromise me this one thing, you'll let me explainEvery choice I made in life, it wasn't the greatestI'ma love you 'til my graveStand strong, my sons, and always be great[Verse 1]Listen up and pay attentionDon't listen to what the naysayers sayAnd keep them ten toes down with your еyes pointed straightNevеr be afraid to take risks, go make a mistakeYou only live once, when I was young, don't make the same choices I madeI never took life serious 'til the time that they gaveThey brought you to see me, I told myself that very dayNever again would I ever see that look on your faceWhat kind of example am I settin' when I'm locked in a cage?Not one; excuses, I've got none, I own mineGonna hear a lot of stories, some true, but most liesBut that's beside the fact, let's get back to life factsBecause that's what this all about, I'm tryna get you here, JackNever gonna steer you wrong and lead you down the wrong roadAs long as I'm alive, you always know you got a homeAlways work your hardest, if it's given, then you know it's wrongI'll make sure you're taken care of when I'm out here dead and gone[Chorus]Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of thingsPromise me this one thing, you'll let me explainEvery choice I made in life, it wasn't the greatestI'ma love you 'til my graveStand strong, my sons, and always be great[Verse 2]I hope you're pickin' up what I'm layin' down 'cause these are all life factsAnd all the knowledge that I'm droppin' keep your life on trackAlways keep it movin' forward, no time for lookin' backRise and grind will make you shine and always know I got your backOvercome your tribulations, no such thing as hesitationAlways keep your eyes on the prize, overlook the hatin'Anything in life is possible, just keep determinationNo time for procrastinatin', if you want it, go and get itI'm raisin' go-getters, success is the only optionI'll never raise y'all as quitters, there's no such thing as stoppin'Live your life to the fullest 'cause it be gone in a blinkAnd never worry 'bout possibly what the next man thinksAlways be you and stay true to what your gut saysAnd don't forget your pants, go on the same and you bleed redStay focused, work hard, never be afraid of thingsAnd always give it your all, accept what life will bring[Chorus]Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of thingsPromise me this one thing, you'll let me explainEvery choice I made in life, it wasn't the greatestI'ma love you 'til my graveStand strong, my sons, and always be great[Outro]Oh(No-oh) Ooh, eh, ohOh(No-oh) Ooh, eh, ohYeah
