[Verse 1]
Dark hair but lighter
When the hot days are longer
Try to be by the water
Now I haven't seen a moment pass
That's when I'm not a father
Or a firsthand offer
To the one thing keeping me afloat
And it's wonderful

[Chorus]
I wanted you to know how much it meant
I know that you know how much it's been
I needed you to stay right here, and you did
I wanted you to know how much it meant

[Verse 2]
I can't have no part in it
You told me it's all so hazy
"I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired lately"
If you're still a part of it
I can hope that I will be freely
Giving all of everything
I know it's not gonna be easy

[Chorus]
I wanted you to know how much it meant
I know that you know how much it's been
I needed you to stay right here, and you did
I wanted you to know how much it meant