That Son Of Mine
warm, heartfelt acoustic song with a warmth and charm. Gentle fingerpicked acoustic guitars, guitar virtuoso, light melodic upright bass, shimmering piano, and minimal percussion (like soft brushes on snare). Sweet, expressive male vocals with clear enunciation and perfect phrasing of lyrics, tender yet playful tone,, in a major key with a memorable, singable melody. Mood is intimate and endearing — perfect for telling a story about a father and son, catchy, memorable.
That Son Of Mine
warm, heartfelt acoustic song with a warmth and charm. Gentle fingerpicked acoustic guitars, guitar virtuoso, light melodic upright bass, shimmering piano, and minimal percussion (like soft brushes on snare). Sweet, expressive male vocals with clear enunciation and perfect phrasing of lyrics, tender yet playful tone,, in a major key with a memorable, singable melody. Mood is intimate and endearing — perfect for telling a story about a father and son, catchy, memorable.
Lyrics
Long Intro
Verse 1
He’s always been a dreamer, that son of mine,
And his tale of Carter the Chicken was mighty fine
He once built a castle out of kitchen chairs,
And he swears there’s a princess, Foofy, at the top of the stairs.
But the wildest thing he ever thought up, by far —
Was me, his dad, with my jokes and my guitar.
Yep, he sat there one day with his crayons and glue,
And said, “Let’s see what kind of dad I can make out of you!”
Chorus
That son of mine — Made me up outta tootsie rolls, socks, and twine. Gave me bad dance moves and a toothless smile,
And a heart that loves him more than a country mile.
If you ask him, he’ll say it’s all by design — That son of mine.
Verse 2
He decided I should snore like a thunderstorm,
And tell bad jokes that make stuffed animals perform
He gave me a superpower to fix what’s broke,
And a wallet full of nothin’ but cringey dad-jokes.
When I trip on the rug or burn the toast,
He just grins and says, “You’re the dad I love most.”
Turns out I’m just a figment of his grand old plan —
An imaginary dad to his imaginary man!
Chorus
That son of mine —
Made me up outta Shrimlings, duct tape, and twine.
Gave me bad dance moves and a concept of style,
And a heart that loves him more than a country mile.
If you ask him, he’ll say it’s all by design —
That son of mine.
Bridge
Someday he’ll grow and forget his schemes,
But I’ll still be there in his wildest dreams.
When you dream up a dad who sticks like glue,
He’s gonna love ya no matter what you do!
Long Solo
Verse 3
And now he’s growin’ faster than a rocket can fly,
But I’ll still be the dad he dreamed up in his mind.
And even now that he’s full-grown,
He still calls to laugh with his dad on the phone.
Chorus
That son of mine —
Made me up outta wooden trains, toy cars, and twine.
Gave me jokes that flop and a love so strong,
And he hums my tune when he’s feelin’ wrong.
Yeah, he dreamed me up, but I don’t mind —
That son of mine.
Outro
End Song
End