Even Now
A moving ballad between father and son — about breaking cycles, choosing love over fear, and building a new bond of safety, trust, and pride.
This heartfelt ballad captures the journey between father and son — from thunderous words and old wounds to the quiet strength of unconditional love. It’s a song of breaking cycles, holding space, and remembering that even now, love is stronger than fear.
What You’ll Feel in This Ballad:
The struggle of anger, silence, and misunderstanding
The courage to choose softness over judgment
The promise to pass down love, not fear
A father’s vow: “You are safe. You are loved. Even now.”
Verse 1
There you are, fists clenched, eyes wide,
Words like thunder rolling inside.
I feel the echo in my chest—
The little boy I still suppress.
Chorus
But even now, with the tears in your eyes,
Even now, when your voice starts to rise,
You are safe, you are seen, you are somehow—
The child I love… even now.
Verse 2
I learned love came with quiet rules,
Earned through silence, shaped in schools.
But you remind me with your cries,
That love won't grow in fear or lies.
Chorus
So even now, when you push me away,
Even now, when there’s nothing to say,
I stay near, I stay soft, I remember how—
To love you true… even now.
Verse 3
You’ll outgrow your little shoes,
And I’ll outgrow old ways I used.
We’ll build something from the start,
A different world—heart to heart.
Bridge
I won’t pass down the thunder, the fire,
Won’t trade your trust for false desire.
I’m not the judge, I’m not the crowd—
I’m your dad… and I’m proud.
Final Chorus
So even now, with your walls breaking down,
Even now, when no one’s around,
You are safe, you are loved, I make this vow—
To hold you close… even now.
Credits:
Lyrics and melody by Robert Jennings
Published by InnerSelf Publications
AI-assisted production and vocals
©2025 InnerSelf Publications. All Rights Reserved.
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Timestamps/Chapters:
0:00 – Even Now: A father’s ballad begins
0:12 – The clash: words like thunder
0:39 – A vow of love, even now
1:21 – Lessons from silence and fear
1:48 – Choosing love over lies
2:19 – Outgrowing the old ways
2:47 – A father’s promise to break the cycle
3:13 – Proud to be your dad
3:28 – You are safe. You are loved.
4:14 – InnerSelf Magazine closing
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