I wanted to break from my usual style, so I decided to try rapping on an EDM beat. I’m not one for creating typical club songs. The idea of a “fashion show” came to mind. I aimed to craft a track that a model could strut down the runway to, like a narrative in music. Then the inspiration struck – “Dad Hat.” This double entendre connected all the dots, aligning perfectly with the album’s theme. I envisioned telling my future kids the story of how I met their mother through this unique song. That’s not just a change for me; it’s truly a historic move.
A Heartwarming Conversation
“Dad, how did you meet Mom?” The song starts with a heartwarming conversation that takes me back to the moment when my kids asked me, “Dad, how did you meet Mom?” It’s a sweet and humorous memory that showcases the precious moments we share as a family.
The Journey to Love: From Facebook to Arkansas
Next, I recount the story of how I crossed paths with their mother. It all began with a chance encounter on Facebook and a mention from their grandmother. Our connection started on December 4th, and by December 29th, I heard her voice for the first time. Fast forward to April 6th, and she hopped on a plane to Arkansas to meet me in person. We spent 8 blurry days together, and then she was gone, only to reunite in California on May 2nd, where I received the wonderful news of her pregnancy.
The Vegas Adventure: Owning Fatherhood
On that very day, our love story led us to Las Vegas, where we happened to share a flight with the Oakland legend, Too Short. Vegas was lit, as it was the night of the Mayweather/Maidana fight. I rap, “Nothing scared me about becoming a father. Not even your mother and I being from different countries. Back to Arkansas, put my job notice, knew I’d be the one doing the goin’. I moved 2,447 miles to an island to be with my, well, children now.”
The Transformative “Dad Hat”
The chorus emphasizes the transformative power of fatherhood. It’s about donning the “dad hat” and owning the responsibility with pride. Fatherhood changes you, and this song celebrates that change. “Everything changed when I put on the dad. No longer move in rather causal fashion. What, you thought I’d run away? No, I am the role model. I own the runway. I’m never leavin’. This dad hat is never out of season. You see it,” I rapped.
Becoming a Better Version
The second verse explores the favorable evolution that comes with becoming a dad. The lyrics touch on the newfound focus, the avoidance of unnecessary conflicts, and the unwavering commitment to our children. This version of me, as a father, is something I cherish and wouldn’t trade for anything. I rap, “Since becoming a father, I’m not the man that I once were. Oou, can’t be bothered, and I love this version of me so much more.”
Celebrating Fatherhood with “Dad Hat”
Not only informative to my children, “Dad Hat” is my tribute to all the fathers who have committed to fatherhood. It’s a reminder that parenthood, though challenging at times, is a gift that brings joy, purpose, and makes us better versions of ourselves.
So, to all the dads out there, keep rocking that “dad hat” with pride, and remember that you’re making fatherhood look real good. I hope you enjoy the song as much as I enjoyed creating it. Cheers to fatherhood!
Dad Hat lyrics
“Dad, how did you meet Mom?” “Yea, Dad, how did you eat, meet” *laughter* “Whoa! It’s meet, not eat.”
I was on Facebook bringing awareness to childhood cancer. Ran across ya grandma. She mentioned her daughter. Your mother and I first exchanged words on December 4th. December 29th, first time I heard her speak. April 6th, flew to Arkansas to meet me. For 8 days and 8 nights then she was a gone.
But, May 2nd we linked back up California. Very next morning, found out she was pregnant. Off to Las Vegas. (Yea, baby!) What’s up, Too Short? He was on our flight. Whole city hype. Mayweather/Maidana fight night. Nothing scared me about becoming a Father. Not even your mother and I being from different countries. Back to Arkansas, put my job notice, knew I’d be the one doing the goin’. I moved 2,447 miles to an island to be with my, well, children now.
I knew I’d survive. I didn’t know how. Oh my, I thrived. Look at me now. I make Fatherhood look good don’t I? Make it look real, real good don’t I? Aye, that’s rhetorical. I know I do.
Everything changed when I put on the dad. No longer move in rather causal fashion. What, you thought I’d run away? No, I am the rolemodel. I own the run way. I own the run way. I own the run way.I own the run way. I own the run way.I own the run way. I’m never leavin’.
This dad hat is never out of season. You see it.
When I put on the dad hat didn’t realize the attention I’d be gettin’. Maybe I already got it and didn’t notice. I ain’t never been this focused. Since becoming a father, I’m not the man that I once were. Ou, Can’t be bothered. And I love this version of me so much more. I do not argue with In-laws or other counter-productive fuck-shit and I don’t feeling guilty about time not giving nobody but my children. Make this look don’t I?
I make Fatherhood look good don’t I? That’s rhetorical, I know I do?
Everything changed when I put on the dad. No longer move in rather causal fashion. What, you thought I’d run away? No, I am the rolemodel. I own the run way. I own the run way. I own the run way.I own the run way. I own the run way. I own the run way. I’m never leavin’. This dad hat is never out of season. You see it.
Everything changed when I put on the dad. No longer move in rather causal fashion. What, you thought I’d run away? No, I am the rolemodel. I own the run way. I own the run way. I own the run way.I own the run way. I own the run way.I own the run way. I’m never leavin’. This dad hat is never out of season. You see it.
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