He Shows Up

Verse 1: Alarm rings 4:15 Boots hit tile, house still dreams Coffee steam in a chipped-up cup His hands already worn and rough He circles ads for a used SUV She wants leather and heated seats Folds the paper, turns the light Slips out into the breaking night Pre-Chorus: He don’t promise stars or sky He just gives his time Chorus: He shows up That’s how he loves Not with words But with steady hands and a heart that won’t give up When it’s late, when it’s hard When hope’s not enough He don’t walk away — He shows up Verse 2: Saturday sun on rusted swings She wraps his thumb in tiny fingers “Daddy I’m hungry,” bottom lip bends He smiles and says, “Let’s find it then.” Turns it into buried gold Finds a snack from the corner store Lifts her high on shoulders wide Her whole world riding on his spine Pre-Chorus: She won’t remember what it cost Just that he was there Chorus: He shows up That’s how he loves Not with words But with steady hands and a heart that won’t give up When it’s late, when it’s hard When hope’s not enough He don’t walk away — He shows up Verse 3: Phone lights up at half past nine “Dad, my car won’t even turn this time.” He grabs his keys without a word Clock still ticking at the shop where he works Dead battery in a parking lot Cold air hanging in the dark One small spark and headlights glow He smiles and says, “Let’s get you home.” Bridge: When the storm rolls in And the night won’t break When the weight of the world Feels too much to take When the fear gets loud And the faith gets thin — That’s when That’s when That’s when — He shows up. Final Chorus: He shows up That’s how he loves Not with words But with steady hands and a heart that won’t give up When it’s late, when it’s hard When hope’s not enough He don’t walk away — He shows up And years from now When they’re strong enough They’ll hold someone close When life gets rough And without a word They’ll show up.