I used to think a family man was being the first one in the stands
And being your kid's biggest fan, until I realized
Sometimes I gotta miss that football game, on a Friday night cause I'm workin' late
To make a little extra money so I know we're gonna be alright
Man I'd give up anything
If I could be there for everything
But it's 5 to 9 then 9-5
I'm overtired from overtime
Now I'm racing home just to see them smile
Cause I know they're only little for a little while
It breaks my heart cause there's no way
I'm gonna make it up someday
And I'm killin' myself tryin' make it all work
I might not be rich when they lay me six feet down in the dirt
But I'll make damn sure I put my family first
Most days I'm gone before sunrise, never see the morning in their eyes
It's okay cause I ain't ever been the kind, that's good at goodbyes
Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is all those little moments you have to miss
So they can live the life they deserve to live, and lord knows I try
Man I'd give up anything
If I could be there for everything
But it's 5 to 9 then 9-5
I'm overtired from overtime
Now I'm racing home just to see them smile
Cause I know they're only little for a little while
It breaks my heart cause there's no way
I'm gonna make it up someday
And I'm killin' myself tryin' make it all work
I might not be rich when they lay me six feet down in the dirt
But I'll make damn sure I put my family first
Family first...
5 to 9 then 9-5
I'm overtired from overtime
Now I'm racing home just to see them smile
Cause I know they're only little for a little while
It breaks my heart cause there's no way
I'm gonna make it up someday
And I'm killin' myself tryin' make it all work
I might not be rich when they lay me six feet down in the dirt
But I'll make damn sure I put my family first
Family first...
