[Verse 1] From Moyamba Town, a man stood tall Mr. John Coker, you gave your all Through every struggle, every sacrifice you made You paved the road, so my future wouldn't fade Education was your gift, your precious seed You planted hope in every book I'd read When the nights were long and money ran thin You found a way, again and again [Chorus ] Papa, I thank you for the life you gave For every lesson, every road you paved You lifted me when I couldn't stand Guided me with your gentle hand Mr. John Coker, you're my guiding light Through every storm, you made it right This song is yours, my gratitude runs deep For all the promises you helped me keep [Verse 2] Mama Rebecca, standing by your side Together you both became my pride Daniel and Andrew, my brothers true This family's strength, it comes from you Papa, you taught me more than books could say How to walk with honor every day Your sweat and tears became my wings to fly Now I'm soaring, reaching for the sky [Chorus ] Papa, I thank you for the life you gave For every lesson, every road you paved You lifted me when I couldn't stand Guided me with your gentle hand Mr. John Coker, you're my guiding light Through every storm, you made it right This song is yours, my gratitude runs deep For all the promises you helped me keep [Bridge ] They say a father's love can move mountains high You proved it true, you never passed me by From Moyamba to the world I see Your legacy lives on in me Every step I take, I carry your name Every victory, you share the fame [Chorus ] Papa, I thank you for the life you gave For every lesson, every road you paved You lifted me when I couldn't stand Guided me with your gentle hand Mr. John Coker, you're my guiding light Through every storm, you made it right This song is yours, my gratitude runs deep For all the promises you helped me keep [Outro ] Mr. John Coker, Moyamba's pride Forever grateful, standing by your side This is my tribute, from my heart to you Papa, everything I am, I owe to you