Great song David!!!!
(I think ive made the neighbors bed before too, i dont have kids...)lol

nice one man, sounds like you had a lot of fun making this Dad song 👍

Ah love what you did with this. V2 is even better!

Very excited to be putting this one out! I met @peterarvidsonjams during last year's 50/90 songwriting challenge, and in the intervening period I've helped mix his awesome album Endless Summers (https://peterarvidson.bandcamp.com/album/endless-summers) and watched on with a mix of awe and sympathy as he and his family welcomed an amazing new baby. It was the fact that we both have young families that inspired the writing of The Dad Song. I shot Peter a hastily recorded voice note with a verse and the bones of the chorus, not really sure if the song was viable, and he enthusiastically got on board. I've loved the fact that, from there, it's been incredibly collaborative, with back and forth on lyrics and musical ideas. Basically a load of fun. Hope that shows in the end result...

Vocals/Production: David Taro
Vocals/Bass: Peter Arvidson

LYRICS © David Taro / Peter Arvidson

Well this one’s for all the dads out there
Because, you know, it's not always easy
In fact, sometimes it’s pretty hard
And you’re only trying to do your best
Ah, but oh well…

The other day
I took you to play
At the playground where we live
I was looking at my phone
Didn’t notice you’d flown
Off the top of the jungle gym

You said daddy it hurts
Daddy I’ll scream
I said don’t tell your mother
And I’ll buy you an ice cream

Because we’re only trying to get it right
Be the best dads we can
But so many times we mess it up
And nothing goes to plan
But oh sweet child
It’s only ‘cause we love you a lot
And the crazy thing
Is we’re the only dads you’ve got

The other day
I took you to school
And the teacher asked why are you here
Hadn't slept for three nights
Didn’t notice we'd arrived
At the pre-school you left last year

You said daddy I'm sad
I won't see my friends
I said don't tell your mother
And we'll see 'em on the weekends

Because we’re only trying to get it right
Be the best dads we can
But so many times we mess it up
And nothing goes to plan
But oh sweet child
It’s only ‘cause we love you a lot
And the crazy thing
Is we’re the only dads you’ve got

But when I'm reading to you
And you curl up beside me
I can't quite describe it
But it feels like home

Because we’re only trying to get it right
Be the best dads we can
But so many times we mess it up
And nothing goes to plan

Yeah we’re only trying to get it right
Be the best dads we can
But so many times we mess it up
And nothing goes to plan
But oh sweet child
It’s only ‘cause we love you a lot
And the crazy thing
Is we’re the only dads you’ve got

Do you remember the time I made you an omelette
Even though you're allergic to eggs
And you were vomiting for about five hours straight
Well... I just wanted to say... sorry, my bad...

And you know that one time when I was making your bed
And it was actually the neighbor's kid's bed
Oh man, did they ever call the police... 
Well I'm sorry about that...

But I love you (...and your mother!)

The Dad Song (feat. Peter Arvidson)

It´s about my grandfather back in the beginning of the 1900 when he emigrated to the USA. Over there he was longing for his girlfriend that later going to be my grandmother. He stayed in the USA for 9 years, worked at the railroad in Idaho. In his free time he wrote poems that i later on had the opportunities to compose music to.

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The Old Rugged Cross,===, Gene Jumper, (cover ) Gene Doing All Vocal's.

The Old Rugged Cross,===, Gene Jumper, (cover) Gene Doing All Vocal's

very old song, written when we were still at school...don't take it too seriously

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Instrumental: BBright; Mikeele

Mix and Master: Mr. Cobra (Christoph Seipel)

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a lo-edit collaboration between pretzels malone and the obligations.  I dropped 2 tracks on top of each other and let things sort themselves out.
there is a video again... http://youtu.be/_PzjcvhWj-4

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Badass Country Boys
Lyrics By: Thomas W. Peterson AKA RedHeart 
 ©COPYRIGHT 10–22-2025 All Rights Reserved ©


Verse 1: We roll up in our jacked-up trucks Muddy tires and a little bit of luck Boots on the ground, hats tipped low When we walk in, everybody knows We work all week from dawn to dusk Calloused hands and sawdust But when Friday night comes around We're the loudest thing in this town

Chorus: We're badass country boys, yeah that's right Raisin' hell from dusk till light Sweet to the ladies, loyal to the core Always ready for a little bit more We'll fight for our brothers, pray for our kin Crack a cold one with our closest friends We love hard, we play harder too Badass country boys through and through

Verse 2: She walks by in her sundress and boots My mama raised me right, so I'm polite and smooth Hold the door open, call her ma'am But she knows I'm trouble wrapped up in a gentleman We'll two-step under the Georgia stars Kiss her slow leaning on my car Treat her like a queen, make her daddy proud But keep her laughing way too loud

Verse 3: Sunday morning, we're in them pews Singing hymns in our button-up blues Respect our elders, help our neighbors out That's what being country's all about But don't mistake our kindness for weak We'll stand our ground for what we believe Shake your hand or stand and fight Depends on if you're wrong or right

Chorus: We're badass country boys, yeah that's right Raisin' hell from dusk till light Sweet to the ladies, loyal to the core Always ready for a little bit more We'll fight for our brothers, pray for our kin Crack a cold one with our closest friends We love hard, we play harder too Badass country boys through and through

Bridge: We got bonfires burning, guitars playing loud Tailgates down in an empty field outside of town Whiskey shots and ice-cold beer Stories 'bout the ones who ain't here We honor our flag, we love this land Work with our hearts and our hands Live by the code our daddies taught Give everything, don't matter the cost

Verse 4: Got my brothers with me, thick as thieves We'd take a bullet, we'd never leave Ride or die till our final day That's the country boy way We might be wild, we might be rough But when it matters, we show up Fix your fence or pull you out the ditch That's just how we're built

Final Chorus: We're badass country boys, living free Ain't nobody gonna change what we believe Tough as nails but hearts of gold Stories 'bout us will be told We'll fight for our brothers, love our wives Live every day like it's our last night Work hard, play harder too Badass country boys through and through

Outro: Yeah, we're badass country boys Making memories and making noise From the backroads to the bar That's just who we are Badass country boys Yeah, that's who we are


Badass Country Boys 10-23-25

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