Q Strange - Father Figure lyrics

Some knew my uncle Roc as a mob figure
But to me he was much bigger
He was like a father figure
All that crooked shit he did
He never let us see
Welcome me into his home givin' me family
A man to me closer than my own pops
My cousins ain't my cousins
They're my brothas and that lovin' won't stop
Never wanted the come I would
Never throw ya name for personal gain
Too much respect in my veins
Grow to me like your own and
I never got to thank ya
Angry when I saw what they
Printed in the paper
Offered to take me in when I lost my mom
That's why I respect you more
Than any mafia don
I didn't know that man that
Did the federal bids
I knew a man who give the
Whole world to his kids
Knew a man who was funny and
He had a good heart
And I'ma treasure you forever I'm
A miss you uncle Roc

In my life I never had a dad
But you we're right there to
Guide me down the path
Given me the things I woulda never had
Even though it's hard now that 'cha passed
I still move on, try not to be sad
I had you in my life I think god for that
And I just hope that I can be
Half the man you have to be

Grandpa you did a better job
Wit me than your son
No disrespect to my father but
You got the job done
Taught me how to win respect
That I'll never forget
Working hard all your life
Poured blood, tears, and sweat
Taught me honor and pride
And I feel hollow inside
Wit out 'chu in my life I'm so sorry you died
Took me from a boy to a man
And you raised me not just for me
You did the same thing for Jamie
But you were the glue that
Held the family together
Never thought after you passed that
The family would sever
All of our ties, and just stop communicatin'
But without ya love I guess we started hatin'
But we was all there around the hospital bed
We were prayin' and cryin' I said
Goodbye then I kissed ya forehead
Watchin' my hero trying to
Breathe on a respirator
Yesterday the pain was even greater
Watchin' as you fade away
Right before my eyes
Wishin' I could save you
Right until the end you were
So strong and brave too
Named my son after you and you were so proud
Told everyone you knew about
'cha great grandchild
You held him in ya arms
Broke a tear couldn't speak if only I knew
You woulda passed the next week
I woulda told you were my world
Thank you for your love
I hope your lookin' down watchin'
Over us from above
Because, you were the one who
Played the role model
Without 'chu in my life my
Hearts filled with sorrow
I guess what they say no
One is promised tomorrow its true
Gods mysterious ways would always follow
You taught me life lessons
I'ma carry for life pass it on to my seed
And try to bring him up right
Without these influences I don't
Know where I'd be
In the cemetery or in the penitentiary