I'm reaching, I'm calling But you 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 you 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 you 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