[Verse 1]
   Some knew my uncle Roc as a mob figure
   But to me he was much bigger he was like a father figure
   All that crooked shit he did he never let us see
   Welcome me into his home givin' me family
   A man to me closer than my own pops
   My cousins ain't my cousins, they're my brothas and that lovin' wont stop
   Never wanted the come I would never throw ya name
   For personal gain, too much respect in my veins
   Grow to me like your own and I never got to thank ya
   Angry when I saw what they printed in the paper
   Offered to take me in when I lost my mom
   That's why I respect you more than any mafia don
   I didn't know that man that did the federal bids
   I knew a man who give the whole world to his kids
   Knew a man who was funny and he had a good heart
   And I'ma treasure you forever I'm a miss you uncle Roc
  
   [Chorus]
   In my life I never had a dad
   But you we're right there to guide me down the path
   Given me the things I woulda never had
   Even though it's hard now that 'cha passed
   I still move on, try not to be sad
   I had you in my life I think god for that
   And I just hope that I can be
   Half the man you have to be
  
   [Verse 2]
   Grandpa you did a better job wit me than your son
   No disrespect to my father but you got the job done
   Taught me how to win respect that I'll never forget
   Working hard all your life poured blood, tears, and sweat
   Taught me honor and pride, and I feel hollow inside
   Wit out 'chu in my life I'm so sorry you died
   Took me from a boy to a man, and you raised me
   Not just for me, you did the same thing for Jamie
   But you were the glue that held the family together
   Never thought after you passed that the family would sever
   All of our ties, and just stop communicatin'
   But without ya love I guess we started hatin'
   But we was all there around the hospital bed
   We were prayin' and cryin' I said goodbye then I kissed ya forehead
   Watchin' my hero trying to breathe on a respirator
   Yesterday the pain was even greater watchin' as you fade away
   Right before my eyes, wishin' I could save you
   Right until the end you were so strong and brave too
   Named my son after you and you were so proud
   Told everyone you knew about 'cha great grandchild
   You held him in ya arms broke a tear couldn't speak
   If only I knew, you woulda passed the next week
   I woulda told you were my world thank you for your love
   I hope your lookin' down watchin' over us from above
   Because, you were the one who played the role model
   Without 'chu in my life my hearts filled with sorrow
   I guess what they say no one is promised tomorrow
   Its true, Gods mysterious ways would always follow
   You taught me life lessons I'ma carry for life
   Pass it on to my seed, and try to bring him up right
   Without these influences I don't know where I'd be
   In the cemetery or in the penitentiary
  
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