From the recording Like I Was Your Own
“Like I Was Your Own” is a deeply personal song about the quiet, powerful love of a stepfather—the man who didn’t have to be there, but chose to be anyway.
It’s a reflection on the moments that don’t always get recognized at the time… the patience, the steady presence, the small acts of care that, over the years, become everything. This song is written from the perspective of a daughter who has grown up and come to fully understand what that love meant.
More than anything, it’s meant to give voice to feelings that are often hard to say out loud. Whether it’s for a birthday, Father’s Day, or just because, this song is a way to say thank you—to the man who loved you like you were his own.
Lyrics
Verse 1
You didn’t have to love me
Just because you love my mom
I know I can be a handful
I can come on pretty strong
You never tried to change me
Or make me feel alone
You always loved me
Like I was your own
Chorus
You held me when I cried
When I was broken and alone
You stood strong like a man
The best I’ve ever known
Whenever you are near me
I feel like I am home
Thank you, Dad, for loving me
Like I was your own
Verse 2
You never made me feel
Like the money was too tight
And when I came home late
You’d finally turn out the light
You still look out for me
Even though I’m fully grown
You never stopped loving me
Like I was your own
Chorus
You held me when I cried
When I was broken and alone
You stood strong like a man
The best I’ve ever known
Whenever you are near me
I feel like I am home
Thank you, Dad, for loving me
Like I was your own
Bridge
You showed me what a man is
By everything you’ve done
You showed me with your actions
What I’m worthy of
Final Chorus (optional lift idea)
(same, or slightly bigger delivery)
You held me when I cried
When I was broken and alone
You stood strong like a man
The best I’ve ever known
Whenever you are near me
I feel like I am home
Thank you, Dad, for loving me
Like I was your own
And you should know I love you
LIke you were my own