I'm reaching, i'm calling But u don't seem 2 hear I long 4 the hand of the man The man who gave me life No shoulder, 2 cry on No law when my choice was wrong My shadows of emptiness I find them everywhere (Chorus:) I'll never know ( i'll never know ) The man i'll never be ( no, never) I missed out on the arms that made me strong But u won't get that from me (won't get that from me ) The woman, a mother Can only fill the shoes But a boy needs a man 2 teach him how 2 be a man I'll never know ( i'll never know ) The man i'll never be ( no, never ) 1 thing i know ( 1 thing i know ) Is my children will know who i am ( who i am ) Cuz, i missed out on the arms that made me strong But u won't get that from me ( won't get that from me ) (Solo) (Chorus) 1 thing i know ( 1 thing i know ) Is my children will know who i am (who i am ) 4ever i intend that i will always be The man i need 2 be