He was a giant

And I was just a kid

I was always trying

To do everything he did

I can still remember every lesson he taught me

Growing up learning how to be like my old man.

He was a lion

We were our father's pride

But I was defiant

When he made me walk the line

He knew how to lift me up

And when to let me fall

Looking back, he always had a plan

My old man.

My old man

Feel the callous on his hands

And dusty overalls

My old man

Now I finally understand

I have a lot to learn

From my old man.

Now I'm a giant

Got a son of my own

He's always trying

To go everywhere I go

Do the best I can to raise him up the right way

Hoping that he someday wants to be

Like his old man.

My old man

I know one day we'll meet again

As he's looking down

My old man

I hope he's proud of who I am

I'm trying to fill the boots of my old man.

My old man.