You Carried Me (dedicated to my parents)

[Verse 1] You carried me before I knew your name You held me close and took away my pain You raised me up when I was small And taught me how to stand when I would fall You gave me more than I could ever know You loved me through the highs and lows And now I’m standing here today Trying to become the man you prayed I’d be [Chorus] I hope I’m a man That can honor your love The kind of son You’re proud of I hope when you look at me You see the boy you raised And know every sacrifice Was worth the life you gave [Verse 2] You taught me right from wrong You showed me how to carry on When I was lost, you helped me find my way When I was weak, you gave me strength to face the day I know I haven’t always made you proud I know I’ve let you down sometimes But everything I am today Is built on the love you gave me [Chorus] I hope I’m a man That can honor your love The kind of son You’re proud of I hope when you look at me You see the boy you raised And know every sacrifice Was worth the life you gave [Bridge] If I ever have a child to love I’ll tell them where my strength came from I’ll teach them what you taught me And love them like you loved me And when I’m old and looking back On every road I’ve ever traveled I hope the greatest thing I’ll know Is that I made you proud [Final Chorus] I hope I’m a man That can honor your love The kind of son You’re proud of I hope when you look at me You see the boy you raised And know every sacrifice Was worth the life you gave [Outro] You carried me And loved me I hope I’m a man That can honor your love The kind of son You’re proud of #music #love #parents #parentslove #singing #guitar #emotional #emotionalstory #emotionalsong