Daddy's Eyes

Held you first like a lullaby
Your head on my chest your sleepy sigh
I'd hum your name in rhythm slow
You clung to me wouldn't let go
You'd pound the glass when I mowed the yard
Wanted your daddy never far
Strapped to my back like a butterfly
God I still hear your little cry
She called it safe she called it erased
But what she did was born of hate
Jealous of our bond your love your need
She tore us apart like a wicked queen
Filed the curse branded me gone
Wrote the ban made right feel wrong
But I never left not in my soul
You're my heartbeat you're still my whole

You have your daddy's eyes I see 'em when I dream
They're the part of me she couldn't strip clean
You don't remember but your soul still tries
And I know you feel it when your heartbeat cries
She burned the photos she blocked my name
But blood don't lie it burns like flame
You can run from truth but not your rise
You have your daddy's eyes

She sealed my fate with paper lies
Crowned herself queen of twisted ties
Told you I was danger's face
But it was me you begged to chase
I hear your scream from long ago
As she ripped you from my hold
That sound has haunted every year
Your tears still echo in my ears

If she ever cracks if walls fall down
Know I'm still here still around
Arms wide open no shame no blame
Just your daddy still calling your name

You are the key you hold the light
Only you can make this right
The curse she cast won't truly die
Till you expose her buried lie
Speak my name break the glass
She holds the gate but you hold the key
Say the word and set us free

You have your daddy's eyes the mirror won't lie
I'm in your laugh I'm in your cry
You were my girl you'll always be
The love they stole still lives in me
She cursed my name she shut the door
But you can't chain love that loved you more
So if you ever doubt or wonder why
Just look again
You have your daddy's eyes