For My Daughter

For my daughter
I'd do anything
Cos I love her to the moon and back, no measuring
Ain't nobody that can mess with her
I've got a couple right hands for a prick that's meddling
Touch her, it depends what I'm reckoning, stepping in
Not a tough dad but I'm pressuring
Protect you, any storm we're weathering
It's your happiness and health that I revel in
For my daughter
Yeah I'm a softie
Lullabies and I'm singing them softly
Ain't no bond like a daddy and daughter
Stay dry and I'll give you my coat when it's frosty
Buy you presents no matter how costly
Got me singing little bo peep off-key
Set examples, she can go watch me
I can tell now, her potential's lofty

Bella
This is me talking to you right now
And I hope that you're hearing
The thought of me making you cry while I'm writing this song
Got my eyes all tearing
Cos I never wanted to upset you
There were just some things that had to change
And they were better for us in the long run
But in the short term they caused us pain
That's life though
You'll get used to it
But look at how shining the future is
You're a bright spark
And you're humorous
I love you way more than the universe
So watching you cry just broke my heart
When your mother and I just broke apart
But I want you to know that it wasn't bout you
No you didn't play not one little part

And I understand
How hard it was
But it wasn't planned
It just didn't work
And we couldn't stand
It was better for all of us, trust your dad
Cos I'd never lie to you
Not if it hurts
So I'd only do it to protect from the worst
Only do it if I'm putting you first
You're my number one from your day of birth
So lucky
To have a good daughter
Hope you use
The things that I taught ya
Cos you're growing up now, getting stronger
Got more time to sit and ponder
About your life and your self conscience
How I've tried to give you so many options
To make the most of life and I've got faith
You're a smart girl and you'll do great

For my daughter
I'd do anything
Cos I love her to the moon and back, no measuring
Ain't nobody that can mess with her
I've got a couple right hands for a prick that's meddling
Touch her, it depends what I'm reckoning, stepping in
Not a tough dad but I'm pressuring
Protect you, any storm we're weathering
It's your happiness and health that I revel in
For my daughter
Yeah I'm a softie
Lullabies and I'm singing them softly
Ain't no bond like a daddy and daughter
Stay dry and I'll give you my coat when it's frosty
Buy you presents no matter how costly
Got me singing little bo peep off-key
Set examples, she can go watch me
I can tell now, her potential's lofty

I wrote this so you'd feel secure
To say I love you and affirm some more
I can't say it enough
Cos I can't be sure
If you know just how much love you cause
And that's why yeah me and your mum will stay friends
So you don't have to worry bout fighting again
I'd do anything for you and I don't pretend
That I'm always there, but you stay in my head
Yeah I think about you
Every day
Nah, every hour
It'll stay that way
So it doesn't matter bout who I'm with
You're my number one and that's how it is
Cos you've blessed my life and I'm saying thanks
By giving you what I never had
Give opportunities so you'll land
On your two feet and can hug your dad

For my daughter
I'd do anything
Cos I love her to the moon and back, no measuring
Ain't nobody that can mess with her
I've got a couple right hands for a prick that's meddling
Touch her, it depends what I'm reckoning, stepping in
Not a tough dad but I'm pressuring
Protect you, any storm we're weathering
It's your happiness and health that I revel in
For my daughter
Yeah I'm a softie
Lullabies and I'm singing them softly
Ain't no bond like a daddy and daughter
Stay dry and I'll give you my coat when it's frosty
Buy you presents no matter how costly
Got me singing little bo peep off-key
Set examples, she can go watch me
I can tell now, her potential's lofty