"Hey there, son, it's dad again
I know you're busy, I'm just checking in
Just call me later if you get a chance
I don't want nothing, I was just wondering how you've been"
There's no telling how many times, I've let that message play
He's been gone a while, but it still feels like yesterday
I even call him back sometimes, wishing he'd pick up again
And I got a lot more to say these days than I did back then
Hey dad, it's me, checking in
I'm doing alright, work's been a little hard
But don't worry, I told Mom I'd be by to cut the yard
These kids are good, yeah, you should be proud
I probably should let you go, I'm just missing you right now
There's no telling how many times, I've let that message play
He's been gone a while, but it still feels like yesterday
I even call him back sometimes, wishing he'd pick up again
I got a lot more to say these days than I did back then
Hey dad, it's me, checking in
(Oh) oh, I'm just checking in (oh)
There's no telling how many times, I've let that message play
He's been gone a while, but it still feels like yesterday
I even call him back sometimes, wishing he'd pick up again
And I got a lot more to say these days than I did back then
Yeah, I've got a lot more to say these days than I did back then
Hey dad, it's me, checking in
Checking in
I'm just checking in
Checking in, checking in
"Hey there, son, it's dad again
I know you're busy, I'm just checking in"
