Rafael

When your dad left this world, the skies were so gray

I stepped in to guide you and help find the way

But the truth is, Rafael, you did the same for me

You made me a father, you gave me a family

So loving and caring, outgoing and bright

You pulled me from the shadows and into the light

I miss you and I love you more than you'll ever know

It breaks my heart in pieces having to let you go

You saved my life, you gave me a place to stand

I never got to say it, just man to man

To tell you face to face, through the good and the bad

Thank you, Rafael, for letting me be your dad

I still see us laughing, controllers in our hands

Playing video games, taking rides in the van

Sunny days at the park, just walking in the breeze

Family get-togethers, making memories

I watched you grow up, saw the man you'd become

You made me a grandpa, I'm so proud of you, son

I miss you and I love you more than you'll ever know

It breaks my heart in pieces having to let you go

You saved my life, you gave me a place to stand

I never got to say it, just man to man

To tell you face to face, through the good and the bad

Thank you, Rafael, for letting me be your dad

I didn't give you life, but you gave life to me

You showed me what a beautiful heart could be

Now I look at your children, and I see your smile

I'll carry your spirit every single mile

'Cause I miss you and I love you more than you'll ever know

It breaks my heart in pieces having to let you go

You saved my life, you gave me a place to stand

I never got to say it, just man to man

But I'll sing it to the heavens, through the good and the bad

Thank you, Rafael, for letting me be your dad

Yeah, thank you, my son, for letting me be your dad