I remember when you used to take me on a bike ride every day on the Bayou
(You remember that? We were inseparable?)
And I remember when you could do no wrong; you'd come home from work
And I jumped in your arms when I saw you
(I was so excited)
I was so happy
(So happy to see you, so happy to see you)
To see you
Oh
Because you loved me I overcome, yeah
And I'm so proud of what you've become, yeah
You've given me such security
No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me
You cure my disappointments and you heal my pain
You understood my biz and you protected me
I treasure every irreplaceable memory
And that's why I want my unborn son
To be like my daddy
I want my husband to be like my daddy
There is no one else like my daddy
And I thank you for lovin' me
(Daddy, daddy, daddy)
I still remember the expression on your face when you found out
I'd been on a date and had a boyfriend
(My first boyfriend, you should of seen your face)
I still remember I called you cryin' 'cause of my tattoo
Could have said "Beyonce, I told ya so"
Instead you said you'd get one too
(You and my momma said y'all'd get one just like mine)
Words can't express my boundless gratitude for you
I appreciate what you do, oh
You've given me such security
No matter what mistakes I know you're there for me
You cure my disappointments and you'll heal my pain
You understood by biz and you protected me
I treasure every extraordinary memory
That's why
I want my unborn son
To be like my daddy
I want my husband to be like my daddy
There is no one else like my daddy
And I thank you (thank you) for loving me
Even if my man broke my heart today
No matter how much pain I'm in I would be okay
'Cause I got a man in my life that can't be replaced
Father's love is unconditional
It won't go away
And I know I'm lucky (lucky)
Know it ain't easy
Men who take care of their responsibilities
Love is overwhelming
All that you did pay for me
Can't stop my tears from falling
I love you so much, daddy
Thank you
You've done so much for me
I love you, daddy
I get emotional, daddy
Every time I think of you
I get emotional, daddy
Every time I think of you
There is no one else like my daddy
No one will replace my daddy
Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy