Someone to play catch with out in the backyard
To pick up the pieces of your first broken heart
Someone to say slow down when you turn sixteen
I grew up without a dad, I’m gonna be the best one I can be
Someone to scare the monsters, when it’s dark in your room
Someone to put their foot down when you want a tattoo
And not just say I love you but show you what it means
I grew up without a dad, I’m gonna be the best one I can be
They say dads are supposed to shape you and in a way I guess mine did
I knew what I wouldn’t do if I ever had a kid
They say history repeats itself, well, I guess that’s up to me
I grew up without a dad, I’m gonna be the best one I can be
Someone to let you fall down and teach you how to get back up
Teach you how to be sweet like mamma and how to be tough
Yeah, I’ll never be perfect but sure as those lines are pink
I grew up without a dad, I’m gonna be the best one I can be
They say dads are supposed to shape you and in a way I guess mine did
I knew what I wouldn’t do if I ever had a kid
They say history repeats itself, well, I guess that’s up to me
I grew up without a dad, I’m gonna be the best one I can be
I can’t change the past but the past has sure changed me
I grew up without a dad, I’m gonna be the best one I can be
I said I’m gonna be a dad and I’m gonna be the best one I can be
The best one I can be
Love you, baby girl
Breaking the Cycle: A Father’s Promise
“For My Daughter” by Kane Brown is a heartfelt reflection on fatherhood, shaped by the artist’s own experience growing up without a dad. The lyrics capture Brown’s determination to be present and nurturing for his daughter, vowing to provide the stability and love he never had. Each verse touches on ordinary yet poignant milestones—from playing catch to navigating heartbreak—expressing a deep commitment to guiding his child through life’s challenges. Brown’s candid admission of past pain gives the song an emotional weight, while his intention to break familial cycles of absence turns the track into an uplifting promise of hope and growth.
Song Credits
“For My Daughter” was written by Kane Brown, Tom Douglas, and Chase McGill. The song was released in 2019 under the RCA Nashville label.