If You Only Knew

I hate to get so heavy
'Cause I know you like to keep it light
You're the one who taught me how to joke
Instead of start to cry
You can feel it too
That's why you don't look me in the eye
And someone's gotta say it
'Cause I'm scared we're running out of time

And all your regret is tearing you up
You self deprecate, but I'm calling you're bluff
I can't have you thinking that you weren't enough

If you only knew
The way I looked at you
I thought you were Superman
And damn it I still do
I wish a song could show
Enough to make you know
Everything that's good in me
Yeah, it came straight from you
If you only knew

Rough around the edges
But you've always had a heart of gold
You've been my biggest fan
My steady hand since I was five years old
Might not have been a castle
But you've built a safe and loving home
If you measure by what matters
You're the richest man I've ever known

Oh, if you only knew
The way I looked at you
I thought you were Superman
And damn it I still do
I wish a song could show
Enough to make you know
Everything that's good in me
Yeah, it came straight from you
If you only knew

And hey just for the record
I hang on every word you say
You're the reason why I dream so big
You're the one who makes me brave
So while I've got you let me say

If you only knew
The way I look at you
I thought you were Superman
And damn it I still do
I wish a song could show
Enough to make you know
Anything that's good in me
Dad, it came straight from you
If you only knew