My mom was always running
Chasing after something
I heard you couldn't tell her nothing
When she was 19
She met my daddy
And took off in his t-top Chevy
But it went from hot to heavy
When they found out about me

Every other weekend
Was all I got to see him
Sometimes he'd come get me
And we'd hit Tellico Creek
We'd take that boat and drop it
Grab the rods and reels and hop in
He'd open up that tackle box
And he'd open up to me
And he'd say

Son I hope you know how much I love you
And when you're not with me
I'm always thinking of you
You're the drive inside my heart
The reason I reach for the stars above
He said my world revolves around you
That's why I call you son

We'd drive back to his small apartment
It was hot wheels on the worn out carpet
We'd play games 'til the Braves game started
And he'd let me stay up late
Time with him was always flying
Sunday's never had good timing
I'd start to pack and end up crying
And he'd kneel down and say

Son I hope you know how much I love you
And when you're not with me
I'm always thinking of you
You're the drive inside my heart
The reason I reach for the stars above
He said my world revolves around you
That's why I call you son

I was gonna go live with him
But I guess God had other plans
Cause on a two lane road on a Tuesday night
A drunk driver crossed that centerline
They said my dad didn't feel a thing
I wish I could say the same
Cause losing him, it left me cold
I was mad at God, couldn't let it go

Then one blue sky morning
A brown eyed baby boy was born and
I looked outside and it started pouring
I swear they were daddy's tears
My old man, I could almost see him
In that little face with a new heart beating
The pain in mine started leaving
When I whispered in his ear

Son I hope you know how much I love you
Now it all makes sense
This place in life I've come to
You've filled the hole inside my heart
You're why I'll reach for the stars above
My world revolves around you
That's why I call you son

Yeah, that's why I call you son