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This song is dedicated to my late father, Jack Dennis Hoop who taught me true principles.
lyrics
Poppa would ask me, “Boy, now what did I tell you?”
Then he would wait till I could clearly say…
Be honest, be humble, be cheerful, be brave
You won’t be perfect, but I’ll never excuse you
All I ask is that you try every day,
Be a worker, be a steward, a servant, never a slave Let the world go it’s own way
Pray you’ll always say…
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will stand
I will stand on my own
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will stand
Even if all alone
As I grew I saw the wisdom he gave me
Most cause I tested it time after time
Have faith, he’d say, be hopeful, be loving, always be kind,
I didn’t now that these were words that could save me
Not wise enough to see the reason and rhyme
In gain knowledge, be loyal, be selfless, firm in mind
Didn’t know I held the key
That will set me free…
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will stand
Stand for what I’ve been shown
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will stand
Even if all alone
I love his words…
Remember who you are, take care of our name
Your word is your bond, don’t look to lay blame
If you have done you best my son you’ll never be a shame
My greatest joy: if you tell your's the same
Now I’m a poppa in a world full of danger
God help me be a man with a backbone of steel
Above all fix my eyes on the babe in the manger
When most around me are far too gone to feel
And be patient, be persistent, be fearless, be strong
And be gracious, be selfless, and always admit when I’m wrong
And have honor , and reverence, perseverance, when trials are long
And be grateful, be grateful, be grateful…
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will stand
Stand and risk all I own
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will stand
Even if all alone
credits
from Rise Up - Deluxe EP,
released October 14, 2011
Music and Lyrics by Jeremy Hoop
Vocals: Jeremy Hoop
Guitar: Jeremy Hoop
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