A Father's Doubt
Nick Cave

Verse 1:
I wake up in the still of night,
Whispers of doubt take flight,
A child asleep, dreams yet to unfold,
In their eyes, a story untold.

Chorus:
Oh, I’m afraid, oh, I’m scared,
Will I be enough, will I be there?
With every heartbeat, a fleeting chance,
To show my son, to teach my stance.

Verse 2:
In the crowded streets, I walk alone,
Carrying the weight of a fragile home,
What if I falter, what if I fail?
Will my love endure, will it prevail?

Chorus:
Oh, I’m afraid, oh, I’m scared,
Will I be enough, will I be there?
With every heartbeat, a fleeting chance,
To show my daughter, to teach her dance.

Bridge:
Whispers of doubt in the darkened room,
As shadows creep, I feel the gloom,
Every decision, a heavy stone,
In their laughter, will I find my own?

Verse 3:
Through the laughter and through the tears,
In the quiet moments, I wrestle with fears,
Will they forgive the mistakes I make?
In this fragile world, the trust we stake.

Chorus:
Oh, I’m afraid, oh, I’m scared,
Will I be enough, will I be there?
With every heartbeat, a fleeting chance,
To hold them close, give love a chance.

Outro:
So here I stand, with hope in my heart,
Each day a new chance, a fresh restart,
In the glowing light of that little face,
I’ll be their guide, their safe place.