FULL SONG — “Breaking the Cycle” — Final

Verse 1

*You were raised by a hard man, you had no choice

Forced to work way too young, never finding your voice

Anger and drink were all you were shown

That’s the only kind of home you’d ever known*

Verse 2

*Then the river took your first born, like a storm

You jumped in to save his life

But the hands of fate made up its mind

You had no choice

And that cuts like a knife*

Verse 3

*As a child, your drinking frightened me to the core

And to this day those memories still leave me sore

But deep down inside

I know your love defeated your fear, your pride*

Chorus

*After all that’s said and done

You found your voice and made your choice

By choosing me, saving your family

You are the hero you were meant to be

And in your stoic ways you raised us kids

Breaking the cycle you had endured all those days*

Bridge

*Now you are older, a grandfather

Your mind open, ready to discover

That life is full of little wonders

Always ready to share your answer

Reminding us all that life doesn’t end after a disaster

Living your truth one day at a time

You have learned to shine*

Final Chorus

*So I'm finally saying the words that were so hard for me to say

And this I truly want you to know

Because tomorrow might be too late

To tell you the words that I need you to hear

Dad, you are my hero

And this I want be clear

I'm proud of the man you chose to be true

Happy Father's Day, dad, I love you.*

Outro

Happy Father's Day, dad, I love you.