Lyrics

"The Man I Still Look Up To" Yves Stilmant © 2025
[Verse 1a]
He woke up every morning at the break of light
Steel in his spine, and his grip held tight
Taught me that a promise means more than gold
And a man's true worth is the truth he holds
[Verse 1b]
Hammer and nails, sweat on the floor
He gave more than he ever asked for
Said, "Don't cheat the clock, son, give it your best"
"Respect ain't given, it's earned with each breath"
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I'm walkin' in boots too big to fill
Tryin' to climb his steady hill
[Chorus]
He was fair, he was strong, never turned away
Lived by honor, come what may
I still hear his voice when the work gets tough
Sayin', "Son, you've gotta show up when life gets rough"
I miss his hand, his guiding truth
He's gone, but he's the man I still look up to
[Verse 2a]
He called out wrong, even when it hurt
Taught me pride don't live in a stained shirt
Said, "Don't chase riches, chase being right"
"And stand like a man in the hardest fight"
[Verse 2b]
He laughed like thunder, loved like stone
Hard on me so I could stand on my own
The older I get, the more I see
He carved out the best part of me
[Pre-Chorus]
He never needed medals or praise
Just quiet pride and honest days
[Chorus]
He was fair, he was strong, never turned away
Lived by honor, come what may
I still hear his voice when the work gets tough
Sayin', "Son, you've gotta show up when life gets rough"
I miss his hand, his guiding truth
He's gone, but he's the man I still look up to
[Bridge]
And when I tuck my kids in at night
I try to teach 'em what he got right
His words still ring in everything I do
He's still the fire I'm walkin' through
[Double Chorus]
He was fair, he was strong, never turned away
Lived by honor, come what may
I still hear his voice when the work gets tough
Sayin', "Son, you've gotta show up when life gets rough"
I miss his hand, his guiding truth
He's gone, but he's the man I still look up to
[Outro]
One day I'll see him past the sky so blue
'Til then, Dad, I'll keep bein' more like you