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Dream I Never Had
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Cory Asbury's song is a heartfelt father-son conversation about dreams and the unexpected joy of parenthood. The father reflects on his childhood ambitions—becoming an athlete, an astronaut, or rich—but realizes that raising his son has become his greatest dream fulfilled. He encourages his son to hold onto his own innocence and dreams, reminding him of his mother's voice and his roots. The song celebrates the transformative power of family love, showing that the most meaningful achievements often come from relationships, not worldly success. It's a tender, nostalgic, and uplifting tribute to the bond between a father and his child.
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Daddy, when you were a little kid what did you dream you'd be
When you grew up
And daddy, did you think that you'd play ball in the major leagues
Cranking home runs
And did you want to be an astronaut
Maybe the president
Or maybe not grow up at all like Peter Pan
Well son I dreamt that I'd be big and strong like Superman
Or a better man than him
Thought that I'd get rich and get a big old house on a big old piece of land
Then you showed up and wrecked my life
Son you helped me realize that being dad to you is a dream I never had come true
Son, don't ever lose sight of that little boy inside of you
When you grow up
Son, hope you always hear your mama's voice reminding you
Where you come from
If you ever feel like giving up
Like you're a million miles away
Remember all those innocent dreams and they'll all fall into place
If you dream of growing big and strong like Superman
You be a better man than him
If one day you get rich and get a big old house hope you think of your old man
When a girl shows up and wrecks your life
Makes you realize what a grown man's gotta do when the dream he never had comes true
Dream he never had comes true
Well I never was an astronaut
Never met the president
Watching you grow up has been my best accomplishment
I thought that I'd be big and strong like Superman
But we both know I ain't him
And I have fallen down a time or two but I get back up again
Since you showed up and wrecked my life
Son you helped me realize I still have growing up to do
My son growing up with you is a dream I never had come true
Dream I never had come true