Tough guys don’t wear all black
They don’t flex around town because they’ve earned their scars
They don’t speak louder than necessary
And they laugh at the rest of you
Tough guys come over early on Saturdays
To make sure you get up and don’t waste the day
They drink coffee how they like it – no exceptions
They know two drinks is more than enough for one night
They come over once a week to play cards with their sisters
They tell stories of when they were humbled by life
They always leave with an “I love you,”
And drive away in luxurious cars
Tough guys wear white sneakers and baseball caps
Try to tell them they don’t look good – I dare you
They don’t quite get the current generation
But they know what life has in store and survived the worst
Tough guys put their hands on you shoulder
They steady you when life throws you adrift
They are always the rock, even when they too want to break
And they are always on point – regardless of the occasion
Tough guys don’t wear all black
They don’t flex around town because they’ve earned their scars
They don’t speak louder than necessary
And they laugh at the rest of you
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