There's two things I know for sure
She was born in this world
And she's daddy's little rebel
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She questions my values
And I close my eyes
And I think of the norms that I used to rely
Oh, but most of all
For rainbow flags after bedtime prayer
Sticking progressive stickers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the march, Daddy, it's my first stride"
"I know we disagree, Daddy, but I sure tried"
Oh, with all that I've done right
I must have done something wrong
To deserve a debate every morning
And rainbow flags at night
Sweet 16 today
They're looking like a leader
A little more every day
One part LGBTQ+
The other part fight
To activism and progress
From silence and plight
Trying their wings out in a challenging world
But I remember
Rainbow flags after bedtime prayer
Sticking progressive stickers all up in their hair
"You know I still love you, Daddy, but if you don't mind"
"I'm only gonna call you 'Old-fashioned' this time"
Oh, with all that I've done right
I must have done something wrong
To deserve their critique every morning
And rainbow flags at night
All the changing time
Ooh
Like the wind, the years go by
Fearless change-maker
Spread your wings and fly
They'll change their name today
They'll make a promise
And I'll give them away
Standing in the bride-room
Just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking
And I said, "I'm not sure"
"I just feel like I'm losing my little rebel"
And she leaned over
Gave me rainbow flags with her partner there
Sticking progressive stickers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time"
"Does my wedding suit look striking, Daddy?"
"Daddy, don't cry"
Oh, with all that I've done right
I must have done something wrong
To deserve their voice every morning
And rainbow flags
I couldn't ask God for more
Man, this is what change is
I know I gotta let them go
But I'll always remember
Every debate in the morning
And rainbow flags