I never saw him cry in my whole life,
that night when he finally did
his reasons were right,
and I cried too,
thankful to see his other side.



And he put his arms around me,
and said "Son I understand
You're going through some changes,
that happen to most men,
you got yourself trouble,
but you know I'll help you if I can."



And he put his arms around me,
and said "Son I understand."



The phones always close at hand
but you never called,
that night when you finally did,
my heart stalled,
and all I could think about,
is how you’ve always been there.



And you put your arms around me,
and said "Son I understand."



When I was a little boy,
you worked all the time,
other fathers played baseball, 
not mine,
but I was always in your heart,
and you were always on my mind,



And you put your arms around me,
and said "Son I understand."



(Speaking)    
Dad, I know you've always been there,
even when it seemed like you weren't around,
and I guess this song is my way of saying thanks,
and to tell you how proud I am
that you call me Son.



And you put your arms around me,
and said,  "Son I understand."



Written and Sang by
©  Mike Benson to his father, Ed Hopkins