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Checking In
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Jul 29, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
For King & Country and Lee Brice's 'Checking In' is a poignant song about grief and longing for a deceased father. The lyrics depict a son replaying old voicemails and wishing he could call his dad back, expressing regret for not saying enough when he had the chance. The song captures the ache of missing someone and the desire to reconnect, even if only in memory. While not explicitly Christian, its themes of loss, remembrance, and the hope of reunion resonate with those who find comfort in faith. The song's emotional honesty about grief makes it relatable to anyone who has lost a loved one.
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Hey there, Son
It's Dad again
I know you're busy
I'm just checking in
Just call me later
If you get a chance
I don't want nothing
I was just wondering how you been
There's no telling how many times
I've let that message play
He's been gone a while
But it still feels like yesterday
I even call him back sometimes
Wishing he'd pick up again
And I got a lot more to say these days
Then I did back then
Hey Dad, it's me, checking in
I'm doing alright
Works been a little hard
But don't worry, I told Mom
I'd be by to cut the yard
These kids are good
Yeah, you'd sure be proud
I probably should let you go
I'm just missing you right now
There's no telling how many times
I've let that message play
He's been gone a while
But it still feels like yesterday
I even call him back sometimes
Wishing he'd pick up again
I got a lot more to say these days
Then I did back then
Hey Dad, it's me, checking in
Oh
I'm just checking in
Oh
There's no telling how many times
I've let that message play
He's been gone a while
But it still feels like yesterday
I even call him back sometimes
Wishing he'd pick up again
I got a lot more to say these days
Then I did back then
Yeah, I got a lot more to say these days
Then I did back then
Hey Dad, it's me, checking in
Checking in
I'm just checking in
Checking in, checking in
Hey there, Son
It's Dad again
I know you're busy
I'm just checking in