Believe me when I say
You look familiar in a certain way
Believe me when I say
I think I met you some other day
There's something about you that I can see
An it shines right through you an approaches me
Oh but now I know
Oh yes I know
You're just like your father
You got your daddy's ways
You walk so close to him picked up his traits
You're just like your father
Got your daddy's ways
You're just like the man I met when I was saved
You look like your father
You got your daddy's eyes
You got your daddy's hands
You got your daddy's smile
You got your daddy's plans
Before you speak, people know who you belong to
It's how much it shows
I can see the love of God from the start
First thing I noticed he's got your heart
You have got something, a satisfying peace
He dwells within you, so many long to see
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Just Like Your Father
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Jul 26, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
MercyMe's song 'Just Like Your Father' draws a parallel between a child resembling their earthly father and a believer reflecting their Heavenly Father. The lyrics celebrate how a person's character, actions, and peace reveal their relationship with God, much like a child inherits traits from a parent. The song emphasizes that others can see God's love and presence through a believer's life. It encourages listeners to live in a way that shows they belong to God, echoing the idea of being transformed into His likeness.
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