He Didn't Have To Be
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody newIt always winds up feeling more like a job interviewMy momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someoneWho wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years oldHe took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to goA few months later I remember lying there in bedI overheard him pop the question and prayed that she'd say yes
And then all of a suddenOh, it seemed so strange to meHow we went from something's missingTo a familyLookin' back all I can sayAbout all the things he did for meIs I hope I'm at least half the dadThat he didn't have to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years agoWe had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' moreNow here I stand surrounded by our family and friendsCrowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in
And now all of a suddenIt seemed so strange to meHow we've gone from something's missingTo a familyLookin' through the glass I think about the manThat's standin' next to meAnd I hope I'm at least half the dadThat he didn't have to be
Lookin' back all I can sayAbout all the things he did for meIs I hope I'm at least half the dadThat he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dadThat he didn't have to beBecause he didn't have to beYou know he didn't have to be