Badass With A Tender Heart by fuzzytigercat #happyfathersday

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Published on June 15, 2025 5:15:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFsGQFgetyw

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This song was created for Justin about his father, but he let me post it. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.

Lyrics:
He wore steel-toed boots and a crooked grin, Fixed the hulls where the sea creeps in. Navy days, sparks would fly, But his gentlest words could make you cry.

He'd come back home with grease on his skin, And say, “Wanna go fishin’? Let’s reel one in.” Me and my best friend, gear in the cart— With the captain of the bay and a tender heart.

He was a badass with a tender heart, Taught me strength and a gentle start. From turning wrenches to casting lines, To Sunday drives and finish lines. We’d cheer for NASCAR, yell at the screen, Painted our lives in football green. He was my best friend, my North Star chart— A badass with a tender heart.

He’d hum old songs as the anchor dropped, Tell tall tales that never stopped. Said, “Son, respect the sea and sky— But more than that, look folks in the eye.”

Every touchdown, every cast, I thought those days would always last. He’s gone now, but not apart— He lives inside my beating heart.

Yeah, he was a badass with a tender heart, Steady hands and a workman’s art. We’d share a laugh, a ballgame cheer, The kind of love that draws you near. I’d trade the world for one more ride, Out on that boat, him by my side. He was my best friend, a work of art— That badass with a tender heart.

And every wave I hear today Feels like his voice across the spray. “Keep your line tight, don’t let it go,” Dad, I miss you more than I show.

Chorus He was a badass with a tender heart, Left behind a lifelong spark. Fixing ships and fixing me, With quiet grace and loyalty. So here’s to you on Father’s Day— In every breeze, I hear you say: “Proud of you, son, just do your part…” From your badass with a tender heart.