To My Parents

[Chorus]
To my parents, to my parents
I'm only here for the moment
To my parents, to my parents
I'm gonna cherish all our moments
To my parents, to my parents
I'm here for you two and you only
To my parents, to my parents
I'll cherish, cherish

[Verse 1]
Dear mom and dad
I've been kinda sad since I moved out the house over four weeks ago Just so y'all know, it's not that bad
I know I said I'd be back in 9 months but I'm just missing all the times we've had
I'm scared that when I get back I know things won't be the same
'Cause face it, we're all older and wanting things to change
I'm just laying at 2:18 AM praying that all of us will makе it
I didn't get to say it 'fore y'all left but thank you
Not for thе move
But for the sacrifices y'all been put through
It took 19 years to realize the blessing of being around those that love you
I appreciate more that I'm on my own now
Thought I'd feel better when I moved out
But no doubt that's not the case
Even if I'm away from y'all two arguing every other day
I always thought y'all stuck together 'cause y'all had no escape
Please stay and build relationship strength
That's what I hope for the most, but who knows
Whatever goes, I'll love you both
Thank you two for being in my life
So caring, but not strict
That's cause y'all raised us right, even as a kid
Started the family in the teens
Always counted money for the next bill while counting all your blessings
I guess I'll start confessing
The first night I slept here
I went to lie down and started crying within the first five minutes y'all left me
Not because I missed y'all
But I was overwhelmed by how much God blessed me
With unselfish parents who want the best of me
I promise one thing
To build success and keep a legacy to support the family through times of need
I don't say this enough, but thank you
Even if I said I hate you
I wouldn't change what name I was born into
It's true
And just so y'all know
I love you

[Chorus]
To my parents, to my parents
I'm only here for the moment
To my parents, to my parents
I'm gonna cherish all our moments
To my parents, to my parents
I'm here for you two and you only
To my parents, to my parents
I'll cherish, cherish

Growing older is something I don't feel ready for
But I guess nothing can really prepare me more
This grown up life, just gotta put my foot through the door
I'm thankful for the advice y'all gave me, it's been helpful
Not now, but even throughout the years in middle school
Back in those dark days when I felt troubled
Back then I wished that I would just grow up fast
Now I'm out the teens, I wish I could just freeze or go back
Less responsibilities living care free
No bills, could eat out
I never said this out loud, my hair began to fall out
Went to the barber, saw hair on my shoulder and told me how
It happens if people eat unhealthy
She offered advice but I might be aging quickly
It was a shock even after others tell me
Slowly balding at 19, please help me
Just had to get that out the way
Had to say it 'fore y'all saw me 'cause I won't look the same
It's a pain to see myself change along with others every day
For what? Money, fame?
Not you two
Y'all are good people who will always know me and I'll know you Even if we talk less as years pass through
I still plan to visit
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years too
Until then please stay in touch
I gotta go for now
I'll see y'all soon

[Chorus]
To my parents, to my parents
I'm only here for the moment
To my parents, to my parents
I'm gonna cherish all our moments
To my parents, to my parents
I'm here for you two and you only
To my parents, to my parents
I'll cherish, cherish

[Verse 3]
P.S
I got at least 3 more years of all this
I didn't think y'all would want to miss this whole experience of a brand new place
At least we're in the same state so I'm not too far away
Feel free to visit too
I could use a break from work, it's a pain
Anyway, the area's great
Wait
I might come down for this weekend
I should've remembered that before I wrote this message to send