Verse 1:
I remember when you held me on your knee
You looked down and smiled so wide and said you're proud of me
Your hands so strong and grip so soft you made me feel secure
There was nothing else that mattered at all it was a love so pure
You taught me what was right and wrong as only a parent should
And when I felt the world crumbling down you had me see the good
Your guidance and your understanding has taught me to be strong
It's all these reasons and so many more that I write to you this song
Chorus:
You held my hand when I felt troubled you said that it's okay
You never once refused to help me or turned your back away
Although there may be times of anger when all the shouting is done
You'll always be my true foundation and I'll always be your son
Verse 2:
I think back to all the times that I would curse and swear at you
With all the hurtful things I said you never followed suit
Your patience and your nurturing would step into the scene
And tolerance would be the tool to wipe our troubles clean
With all the quarrels with my sister you kept your distance well
You'd always jump in at just the right time before the conflict swelled
You'd never try and choose the side that justified the fight
Your parenting would guide the way and make us say goodnight
Chorus:
You held my hand when I felt troubled you said that it's okay
You never once refused to help me or turned your back away
Although there may be times of anger when all the shouting is done
You'll always be my true foundation and I'll always be your son
Verse 3:
I remember all the times you rushed right to my aid
You helped me out from cuts and scrapes to debts that had to be paid
You'd ask for nothing in return only what's best for me
You never judged my actions or gave the 3rd degree
As I grew I learned about the bitter tastes in life
A loved one passes away from us and pain cuts like a knife
Winning isn't everything it's how the game is played
It's all these lessons I hope to abide by until the end of my days
Outro Chorus:
You held my hand when I felt troubled you said that it's okay
You never once refused to help me or turned your back away
Although there may be times of anger when all the shouting is done
You'll always be my true foundation and I'll always be your son
Yeah you'll always be my true foundation and I'll always be your son