I grew up without a father He's been locked up since '96
But there's another man, he ain't here no more That raised me as a kid
We used to ride out to the battlefield And he'd tell me stories 'bout the past
He taught me the things he knew I'd need to know And answered all the questions that I'd ask
I hope he's smiling up there lookin' down And proud of this wild child that came around
I got my pop's last name Still feel his hand here on my shoulder
I still hear him say "You'll understand when you get older"
Today, I couldn't be any more grateful, thankful, or proud to say
I got my pop's last name I got my pop's last name
He gave it to his daughter and me Along with all that love and all that time
And now here I am a father, proud to be Giving his to mine
My pop's last name Still feel his hand here on my shoulder
My pop's last name I understand now that I'm older
Today, I couldn't be any more grateful, thankful, or proud to say
I got my pop's last name I got my pop's last name Yeah Rest in peace, Pop, I love you, buddy