If You Ever Need Me

I know the years have changed us. I know we've both grown strong. We've said things we didn't mean, Stayed silent far too long. There were doors we closed too quickly, Pride we held too tight. Two stubborn hearts pretending Everything was right. But blood doesn't forget blood, And love don't fade with time. Even when the distance grows, you're still a part Of mine. If you ever need me, No matter where you are. No matter how much time has passed, No matter how far. You don't have to explain it. You don't have to defend. Just call my name once, And I'll be there again. I remember when you needed me To tie your shoes up tight. When monsters lived in closets and I turned on Every light. Now I'm the one who waits up, Listening for your key. Funny how the roles can change, But you're still a child to me. Maybe we both made mistakes, maybe we both were Wrong. But love was never broken, it was just buried Too long. If you ever need me, In failure or in fame. In anger or in silence, In sorrow, In shame. You don't owe me anything. Not pride, not proof, not pain. Just walk back through that doorway, And I'll be your father again. Oh, I don't need apologies. I don't need to be right. I just don't want one day to wish we'd Tried. If you ever need me, Before the years are gone. Before we lose the chance To fix what's been undone. Remember this one promise, Until my life is through. No matter what this world becomes, I'll always choose you.