Young, Chris - It Takes A Man Lyrics






She locked her fingers and bowed her head
She said, "I'm late and I'm really scared"
Now you can go but I hope you stay
I'm gonna keep it either way

In my daddy's El Camino
In her driveway in the rain
Starin' through that windshield
I could see my future change

And my heart hit like a hammer
And my thoughts were runnin' wild
Any fool can make a baby
But it takes a man to raise a child

I laid my head down on the wheel
She said, "I know, I know it don't seem real"
She closed her eyes but the tears flowed through
She said, "Don't hate me for lovin' you"

In my daddy's El Camino
In her driveway in the rain
Starin' through that windshield
I could see my future change

And my heart hit like a hammer
And my thoughts were runnin' wild
Any fool can make a baby
But it takes a man to raise a child

Oh, I could not reassure her
I couldn't say what I had planed
Couldn't put three words together
So I just took her hand

In my daddy's El Camino
In her driveway in the rain
Starin' through that windshield
I could see my future change

And my heart hit like a hammer
And my thoughts were runnin' wild
Any fool can make a baby
But it takes a man to raise a child





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  1. J.... S....

    A man doesn't have to be biological to be a father. My friend has a 10 month old little girl that is my whole world. Her mom can show her pics of her dad and she just sits there, her mom shows her pics of me and she smiles really big and takes the phone from her. It breaks my heart that her dad doesn't want to be in the picture but I will always be there for that little girl. I also have a baby due in June with another girl. And even though we aren't together, I will be there for my son or daughter

  2. A.... K....

    I LOVE this song!

  3. T.... B....

    good song thanks for sharein

  4. L.... A....

    First time being pregnant an this song says it all how I felt wen I told my Bf I was pregnant this is a beautiful song ❤️

  5. K.... P....

    This songs hard to listen to because I was basically tricked into getting an abortion by my ex and His step mom and he promised he wouldn’t leave after. Not even a week later he told me he lost feelings.

  6. H.... ....

    Both of my kids fathers walked out after I found out I was pregnant but now I have a MAN who I'm about to marry who without hesitation said he's gonna stay no matter what

  7. G.... M....

    my girl and i took the tests... I'm going to be a father

  8. D.... L....

    my sons mom putting me through some bullshit trying keep my son away from me no man should have go through this definitely when the farther trying his best to do anything he can do be there for his son but the mother keeping him away after 3 months being broke up already with a new guy and you just had my son 2weeks ago

  9. I.... S....

    My biological dad left when he found out my mom was pregnant. Then came back after I was born, and when my step dad got back with my mom my bio dad left. My step dad died before I could be adopted and my biological dad found out he died and tried to replace him. I changed my name to my step dads 4 years ago

  10. V.... B....

    I'm pregnant right know and the dad is out of the picture told my ex about it only reply to keep it and he will do his best to be there nothing else.

  11. B.... P....

    My baby is 18 months. Dad isn't in the picture. Makes me so sad.

  12. K.... F....

    As true as it get's.

  13. d.... v....

    My husband showed me this song. Every since then i have liked it.

  14. C.... H....

    Man I listen to the song can I get goosebumps because the guy that who made my baby was in a man

  15. S.... K....

    This is a good song!!

  16. S.... ....

    hoping my fiancé helps me through this he isn't speaking right now as he doesn't know how to take it

    S.... ....

    Shania Brown hope he comes around most guys even grown men are scared shitless at the thought of being father's. I prey everything goes well for you three.

    S.... ....

    Desi1992 he left as he was cheating on Me got her pregnant
    found out after being in hospital losing the baby

  17. R.... H....

    My "father" walked out of my life before I was born I am now 19 and I'm 2 months pregnant and the baby's father walked out on me the second I told him I was pregnant.

  18. l.... M....

    I might not be the only one but i am a foster mom to lareun Joshua both 16 ella linsey twins both 6 and now a baby max im 5 months

  19. A.... J....

    my sister is pregnant. I was starting to worry that the bf would leave but hes not. Hes in the process of getting his trailer house so they have a place to stay.

  20. J.... F....

    I'm attached to my sister and my mom and my Nana and God and geses

  21. J.... F....

    I'm attached to my sister

  22. D.... H....

    My real dad was always in my life but my step dad was the who raised me.i have lost both in the matter of three years.now my husband is helping me raise my two boys.they look up to him alot.

  23. R.... M....

    Love the song it takes a man beautiful and great voice and great singer as always

  24. B.... V....

    Chris I love all your music n that deep voice is sexy

  25. C.... C....

    my wife is pregnant an I can't wait to meet him or her :)

  26. j.... s....

    my kids mom chose to put my son at risk he's with me now 4 months old he is I work full-time and raise him alone I love being a Father he's amazing love you Memphis Ray

    j.... s....

    hey Joel,,mind sharing

    j.... s....

    guess my daughter and your son will be sharing a name,,if i get a daughter am calling her RAE KIMBERLEY,,am now 5 months pg,,,wishing you well i hope Ray grows up to be a God fearing man,,,he is sure going to be a young fine man

    j.... s....

    Congrats to you for being a real father I can honestly say that my dad has always been a real dad

  27. R.... M....

    Love this song and Chris Young great singer

  28. s.... m....

    21 weeks pregnant, father knows. know hes no where to be found. some where with his new girlfriend and his daughter and son. god i just wish he would man up and be here for this one.

  29. C.... S....

    seting here wondering what to do just missed my period and I have no clue and this songs pops up

    C.... S....

    Sooo, were you pregnant?

    C.... S....

    Just because a period is late doesn't always mean you're pregnant. I've had late periods and never been pregnant.

  30. b.... f....

    Love the song because of the meaning in song

  31. T.... ....

    Literally can't listen to this song without tearing up. Just reminds me of how much my dad wasn't in my life...and I wish he was like this instead.

    T.... ....

    I have my first little baby boy he's now 10 months old been a crazy road but he is and always will be my baby boy my biological father never had anything to do with me but choosing my own path this is my world and I couldn't be more proud having a kid can prove if a man is a man or if he's nothing at all god bless all the real fathers out there be proud it's a blessing not a curse😄😄

    T.... ....

    Maybe your better off? I mean if he didn't want to be around there was a reason whatever it is

  32. R.... L....

    Also my dad is in and out of my life. I have other sisters (I'm the oldest) and I barley see them. My youngest sister will. Be 3 in May. I'm having a baby of my own. I'm 11weeks and 4 days. I'm so glad by baby's father (my boyfriend of almost 3 years) wants to marry me and is staying in the baby's life.

    R.... L....

    ashtins mommy congratulations and good luck by him staying he's already a great dad

    R.... L....

    Ricky Gagne thank you.

    R.... L....

    Ricky Gagne we did get married as well, on July 23. our baby boy will be here in 3 days. (im being induced)

    R.... L....

    Good luck with the new member of your family and have a blessed day

  33. R.... L....

    Love this song. Lost it for a while and finally found it again.

  34. T.... A....

    this song reminds me of my dad he rised me right but i am still i little shit always

  35. A.... H....

    this song reminds me of my dad he walked in and out of my siblings and me many times. He has never been there for me or my siblings and made it hard for my mom to raise us.

  36. C.... M....

    song reminds me of my niece and nephews fathers... both left... now I do everything I can everyday to be the best example I can for them... but it'll all be worth it when they get bigger.

  37. S.... P....

    this song is so true because I'm going through this right now the guy that got me pregnant walked

    S.... P....

    +Sylvia Paciesas Just stay strong. You got this, I promise.

    S.... P....

    I feel the pain

  38. A.... K....

    People now a days dont want to take responsible what they have done . this song is soo true

  39. j.... m....

    Im attached to my gf baby. The baby daddy is never there. I stepped up in her life and boy im glad i did shes my world and i will never replace her. She makes me smile soo big when she looks at me with a big smile. Shes soo perfect. I would kill somebody if they would touch her in a wrong way or even hurt her bc she is my lil babygirl

    j.... m....

    +josh mcfann that is so nice man

    j.... m....

    lunar skinner

  40. j.... t....

    Song really tuched me because my grandad was scared about his wife being prego so I never knew him and my dad never knew him he was not man enough to stay so he is not a man

  41. j.... j....

    And my gf have been trying n finally God has blessed us so amen to all the real dads

    j.... j....

    jackson jones congrats my friend and i feel ya there now n days no one can be a real dad but I hope u do well my friend ik u will

    j.... j....

    be a man and marry the girl

  42. m.... b....

    yes, it does

  43. K.... W....

    @xxvfcxx I have almost the same story. I was 19 years old when I had my first child. Then a few years down the road two more kids. Then my wife leaves. And I can say without a doubt that raising three kids on your own is the hardest yet most rewarding thing. Raising a 8 month old, a 15 month old, and a 4 year old is not for the weak at heart.

  44. A.... S....

    Love this..

  45. R.... A....

    Wish I had a man to help me with child. I'm 5 weeks pregnant and 19 years old. Thank God I have a wonderful family and friends for support. Might have to put my dreams on hold, but I know everything will okay.

  46. K.... P....

    I found out today that my fiance and I are expecting our first child.. We were planning a mini-vacation tomorrow just as a little getaway from work and family for a day, and now that I know about our little miracle, I'm making a CD of baby songs (like this one and He's Mine and Anything Like Me) to play for the hour-long drive to our special place <3 I'm so excited! Wish me (and future-hubby!) good luck ;)

  47. s.... c....

    @1997FutureMarine i give you props for being a man an raising your gf baby even though its not yours your a good person for doing that an i respect you for it.

  48. C.... H....

    My girlfriend is pregnant, not even by me, and I plan on raising her. If he doesn't want to love his own daughter and raise her, I will. It takes man to raise child. Semper Fidelis

    C.... H....

    Cody Harless Respect brother

    C.... H....

    Sure hope she was pregnant before you met her.

  49. a.... ....

    It's hard to imagine someone could just leave his seed and go on with his life like nothing happened. It's not fair to the child and it's not fair to the mother. People respect real men who raise their kids.

  50. T.... W....

    Great song. My song now....

  51. M.... R....

    RedLightening- I respect everything that you've wrote. I was taught young not to hold grudges and being my father was in and out of my life throughout my childhood, it was hard for me not to hold a grudge. Being an adult now, I wouldn't say I don't want anything to do with my father but I am not close with him at all and I do blame him for it. For not being there for my brothers and I as a child.

  52. T.... ....

    just saying, if you left your kid, don't ever let me find out about it. You had your fun breaking her heart, I'll have fun breaking your bones. I hate my dad for what he did to us, and I will never be able to call him "Father" or even so much as have a fond memory. Is that what you want for your kids?

  53. c.... p....

    i am 12 weeks pregnant.. the guy who got me pregnant said he cant do be in my life or the baby's life because he has to go live his life and wants to be able to do his own thing... but he was okay to be a fool...

  54. j.... ....

    There are those fools who don't raise their babies and just go on living their lives and then there are the men who would have made amazing fathers but died before they even knew about their baby on the way....

  55. t.... m....

    im happy too say i have a good babby daddy he has always been there for me an are kids an never left them an i have one very great daddy::))) i love this song alt:))

  56. T.... D....

    It takes a man to swallow his pride&always do right by love!!

  57. H.... D....

    one dam justin beiber fan decided to dislike

  58. K.... J....

    im a young teenager and my girlfriend is probably pregnant with my child and this song gets to me everytime i hear it

  59. A.... E....

    i have a man who took on my two kids from day one and hes still hear 11 years later thats a man my man is the father not just daady

  60. A.... B....

    me and my fiance listened to this song everyday when we found out i was pregnant. every since then i have made it his song. hes such an amazing dad and fiance. me and our son are the luckiest ever to have him

  61. M.... R....

    @dastrouse2 Your very welcome. I know exactly what you are going through.