If I Had

[Verse 1: K-Rino]
Listen
If I had a son, here's what I'd teach him
Respect everybody that you meet
Got to treat everybody decent
Don't be a coward, be a man with
Patience and understanding
I would be there in your time of need
I would never leave or abandon
Protect you from the rough cruel world
Never let the walls crush you
Encourage you that you can do anything
That you put your mind up to
I would be the type of parent
That would let you know you was priceless
I would be the one to stay up through the night
Even learn how to change diapers
And later on when you're older I'd teach you about hard work
To never disrespect the woman ever
And to always put God first
I'd try to make him the smartest
To be strong yet cautious
I'd teach him 'bout the dirty streets
And how the world sees him as a target
If he wanted somethin and he earned it
I would get it if I could afford it
Anything that he perticipated in
I would be there for him to support him
At times I'ma be hard on him
Let him know how to live and plan good
Give him disipline and knowledge and
Advance as I navigate him into manhood

[Hook: K-Rino]
If I had a son
If I had a daughter
I'd thank God as I work harder
To try to be the best father
I'd raise em to be strong
To be wise and to be smarter
And not fall in a trap set by a world gone out of order

If I had a daughter
If I had a son
I'd teach'em responsibility
And I'd still let'em have fun
I'd give'em both a good name
They would never have to be ashamed
So when they have their own children
One day they'll do the same

[Verse 2: K-Rino]
If I had a daughter
Everyday I'd be nervous
Scared to let her out my sight
Knowin how treacherous this world is
It would be hard not to spoil her
And treat her like a little princess
To see it everday would be a
Constant reminder that we been blessed
And it wouldn't be no secret
I can't lie I would be strict
Cause these slick fellas gunna be comin at her
Harder the older that she gets
I would try to guide and instruct her
Teach her why she should stay covered
Let her know that she can tell me anything
Good or bad I'ma still love her
And I'ma teach you how these dudes think
And show you how a real man would act
But any female stuff I'ma fall back
And let your momma handle that
I'd pack you around proud
Makin sure that everybody in the world knew
And teach you how to think for yourself
Never do what them other girls do
I'm always here when you need me
And I don't ever have to ask ya why
And any guy that would ever try to violate you
He gunna have to die
Sometimes you gunna be upset
When you wanna go somewhere and I won't let you
But I'm only doin what's best to
Keep you out of trouble and protect you

[Hook: K-Rino]
If I had a son
If I had a daughter
I'd thank God as I work harder
To try to be the best father
I'd raise em to be strong
To be wise and to be smarter
And not fall in a trap set by a world gone out of order

If I had a daughter
If I had a son
I'd teach'em responsibility
And I'd still let'em have fun
I'd give'em both a good name
They would never have to be ashamed
So when they have their own children
One day they'll do the same

[Verse 3: K-Rino]
If you got children cherish em
The experience might better you
Cause bringing new life in the world
Is the best thing you could ever do
Don't take frustration out on em
Don't abuse just because you was abused
Cause nine times out of ten
If they turn out bad it was cause of you
Don't bail out when it gets rough
To neglect them is a lose of time
You might not have a bunch of money
But showin love don't cost a dime
Baby momma or baby daddy
Might flip out, might cross the line
But both y'all got a child to raise
So petty beef, get it off your mind
The baby gunna suffer in the end
Understand it's a whole lot to lose
Remember how happy both of y'all was
First day that you got the news
Goin to the doctor together
Ever month checkin how that waist look
Lay around pickin names out
Postin ultrasounds on facebook
You was underneth the same roof
Now she cussing you when you packin up
Tell me how can hate come from something
That was supposed to be a act of love
Y'all get it right, stop actin up
God made it so you oughta be elated
Cause there's people like me who would love to see
My own seed and appreciate it

[Hook: K-Rino]
If I had a son
If I had a daughter
I'd thank God as I work harder
To try to be the best father
I'd raise em to be strong
To be wise and to be smarter
And not fall in a trap set by a world gone out of order

If I had a daughter
If I had a son
I'd teach'em responsibility
And I'd still let'em have fun
I'd give'em both a good name
They would never have to be ashamed
So when they have their own children
One day they'll do the same