I love that you wanted to ride with me
You're getting' more and more comfy as we go
I love just havin' you here with me
But there's one thing I need you to know
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
Someday you'll be glad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
I've heard what your classmates say about me
How your momma & I, we just won't bend
And I'm stricter than Principal Honcharski
But God made me your father not your friend
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
Someday you'll be glad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
Maybe Dad's a bit old fashioned
Could be Dad's a tad uptight
Maybe Dad just has a passion to see you turn out right
I don't care if you've imagined
Some other way, some other life
You're stuck with me tonite
I see your left cheek start to glisten
I don't s'pose those are tears of joy
But humour me now just listen
I so, so love that you're my boy
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
All I am is glad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
I'm not dude, I'm Dad
