Man You Thought

Lyrics

Verse 1
Ma, I still talk to your seat
Even when the room stays quiet
I see your hands in my hands
When I’m trying hard to write it
You fought through bottles and sugar
Through pain that never should've stayed
I hated watching you suffer
Wishing I could trade your weight

Pre-Chorus
If love could've pulled you through
I would’ve dragged the moon
I would’ve carried your knees
I would’ve changed that room
But the hurt had its hold on you
And I know what that cost
Still I thank God for your peace
Even while I feel the loss

Chorus
Hope you proud of me
Hope you proud of me
The man you thought I'd be
The man you thought I'd be
You don't hurt no more
You don't hurt no more
Hope you proud of me
Hope you proud of me

Verse 2
I remember your laugh in the kitchen
Then the silence after shots
The way you’d hide all the damage
Like nobody knew your spots
Diabetes took pieces
Alcohol took more than time
I seen you praying in pieces
Tryna leave some hurt behind
Now I carry your lessons
In the way I love my sons
In the way I keep my footing
When the hard days come undone

Pre-Chorus
If love could've pulled you through
I would’ve dragged the moon
I would’ve carried your knees
I would’ve changed that room
But the hurt had its hold on you
And I know what that cost
Still I thank God for your peace
Even while I feel the loss

Chorus
Hope you proud of me
Hope you proud of me
The man you thought I'd be
The man you thought I'd be
You don't hurt no more
You don't hurt no more
Hope you proud of me
Hope you proud of me

Bridge
I forgive the nights
I forgive the blame
I forgive the hell
That tried to wear your name
If you can see me now
I hope you see the fight
I’m still your baby boy
Trying to do you right

Final Chorus
Hope you proud of me
Hope you proud of me
The man you thought I'd be
The man you thought I'd be
You don't hurt no more
You don't hurt no more
Rest easy, Ma
Rest easy, Ma