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Backstory:

Rough demo about a young lady who comes of age and finally realizes the positive role her Step-Dad played in her life and all he did to help elevate her to the life she now enjoys.                     

Lyrics:

                                                  
Verse
It began as a tug of war
You and me going back and forth
You were taking what had always been mine
You were tryna make it yours  

I hated when she married you
I hated when I had to switch schools 
All these decisions that affected my life 
I wish you'd included me too 

PreChorus:
At first I know it seemed 
We were playing  for opposite teams but 

Chorus:
When I tested your love, you were patient 
When I emptied your trust, you replaced it
Kept lifting me up 'til I made it
Now that rift between us has faded 

I see my life before and after 
You're there in all the best chapters 
Love really is all that matters 
You're not my Step-Dad, you're my ladder 

Verse:
All my friends had started to date
But you said I needed to wait
That there would always be time for boys
And I should focus on my grades 

But now Dad I can see
You just wanted what was best for me 
I remember the pride on your face 
As you watched me graduate that day 

PreChorus:
At first I know it seemed 
We were playing for opposite teams but 

Chorus:
When I tested your love, you were patient 
When I emptied your trust, you replaced it
Kept lifting me up 'til I made it
Now that rift between us has faded 

I see my life before and after 
You're there in all the best chapters 
Love really is all that matters 
You're not my Step-Dad, you're my ladder 


Bridge:
I just want to say thank you for all you've done 
Cause I was so ungrateful growing up 

PreChorus:
At first I know it seemed 
We were playing  for opposite teams but 

Chorus:
When I tested your love you were patient 
When I emptied your trust you replaced it
Kept lifting me up 'til I made it
Now that rift between us has faded 

I see my life before and after 
You're there in all the best chapters 
Love really is all that matters 
You're not my Step - Dad, you're my ladder 

I just want to say thank you for all you've done 
Cause I was so ungrateful growing up