Kevin gates ft. Kehlani - Mockingbird (original lyric video)

Every father has a letter he never sent. This is that letter. "Mockingbird" is a tender, deeply personal melodic R&B and hip-hop record about fatherhood, sacrifice, and the love that survives even the longest absences. Kevin Gates steps away from the bravado and speaks directly to his children—admitting his failures, owning his mistakes, and making a promise that only a father can make. A warm female voice joins as the mother, the protector, the one who holds the family together through the storm. This isn't a song about being perfect. It's a song about being present. It's the sound of a man who's been gone too long but refuses to miss another moment. It's every apology he never got to say. Every birthday he wasn't there for. Every night he prayed they'd understand. "Mockingbird" is for every parent who's ever had to choose between providing and being present. For every child who's ever wondered why. For every family trying to heal what life broke. This one's for the kids. For the ones who deserve better. For the love that never stops singing. 🕊️ 🎧 Headphones on. Call your father. Call your child. Let this one bring you back. 💬 What would you say to your father or your child if you could? Tell us below. 👇 🔥 If this song touches you, LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more emotional R&B, melodic hip-hop, and soulful late-night vibes.