The pefect way to end my album-a song detailing the endlessly fascinating nature of my son, someone whose existence renders my time to make songs imaginary.
lyrics
navy blue adidas tracksuit, now it's too small
cloth diaper godzilla making my shoes fall
adidas, nike, brooks-my son is in town
Now, watch those boxes come tumbling down
you'd better thank your mother for that beautiful nose
and me for a beard that'll take years to grow
See, your life's a growth spurt, the world's your chin up bar
since you entered this world man, you've been a star
waitresses at Ziffles, they know you by name
hey Arthur, you've got them going insane
soon you'll have a teeth and partake in the feast
but you've grown eight since I started writing to this beat
this song needs rewrites with each breath that you take
cause change is constant, an angel from heaven's escaped
this song's reminding me of the one about your granddad
the one you'll never meet, memories of ANZACS
I wish that he could meet you, got me thinking of religion
a hope for something beyond faded photographs and wishing
never figured I'd see Vegemite in diapers
a black tar factory, happily the wipes worked
I'll be your Barcalounger and you can be the sloth
the cutest nap taker needs a stick to beat them off
And when you rest your head against me, it is pure bliss
isn't fatherhood the greatest? Yep. Sure is
No time for playing games, no longer catching sports
I listen to radio when driving you back and forth
wishing Satchmo and Kuselias were still on the air
but you're cooler than them, so why even compare?
see there's no problem, but LeBatard he was a funny dude
now I use my debit card to buy you runny food
and all the gummy goo, I clean it up fast
diaper bag stuffed to the brim with enough to last
must have had infinity changes...call it practice
when we hear your cry, your mom and I are hauling fastest
cause the thought of you in pain tears us apart
thanks to you, your mom and I are sharing a heart
Hey Arthur, the rest of life awaits
Ten times as much stuff at twice the pace
and your mom and I will do the best that we can
but not everything goes according to plan
I remember the first time we heard your tiny hooves stampeding
sitting at the doctor's, my sweaty hands leaking
and now you're here, your head turned into a chubby cube
swear you used to have a neck man, but then you grew
you're my breathing beanbag full of magical beans
that spread contentment over me whenever you're falling asleep
I can feel the impression of your body when you're not around
a perfect puzzle piece fitting, I'm a father now
I've got a photograph of you for every heartbeat
pity the person asking after you, don't start me
I'm chilling with you as much as I can and it's worth it
my tiny furnace furnishing my life with a dose of extra purpose
and this song can only hope to scratch the surface of it
sleeplessness and worrying, you're definitely worth the trouble
our love is immeasurable, we're so proud of you
You melt your mom and dad’s heart every time you sound a coo
your mom talked about genetic traits and pundit squares
we tried to see you early, but you were unaware
too busy doing your own thing with your own plans
freaking your mom out every time you'd kick man
we'd walk through Meijer aisles, stocking up three in the morning
music lesson talks, way before seeing you forming
I dropped you off at your nanna Beth's the other day
and missed you, soon as I was driving away
see, what I'm trying to say is that I love you man
and being away is too much to stand
Man, look, you've got me on the verge of tears
even if it's happiness, it's still sort of weird
I love you
They say time flies
they never warned me at light speed or warp speed
you know, something to thwart me
you've got me feeling joy the same time that I'm mourning
cause you're growing up so fast, I swear I'm going to miss it
You're the one I can give all of my love to and you won't reject it
but soon enough the teenager will hit with walls so effective
for now, I hold your favorite outfit that no longer fits
that was a long time ago, man
me bittersweet, I’m holding you with tears flowing
you staring at me, unblinking with a huge smile, so here's to knowing
my son, named after my dad and your mom's pa
I'm speaking on your middle name and now it's non stop
I don't want to burden with legacy, be your own man
taking whatever path is best for you in this cold land
and when it heats up, may you have enough guts to be tough
with the determination to pull you out of each rut
we'll be there for you regardless of the circumstances
we can only guard you so much from the worsened chances
I'm learning lessons I never figured to a scholar of
and you're the teacher giving lectures, life is all a flux
the whole helplessness pose it’s all a bluff
your superpower's making everyone fall in love
captain adorable armed with formidable charm
doesn't need a bracelet wrapped around his chunky wrist to star
Started following Juga-Naut upon hearing him break down life and rap relating to Kool G Rap on Crate808 and I've been a fan since. Wordplay, skill, the dope backdrops, what's not to love? Sankofa
