Hey Pa Lyrics in English Niels Destadsbader

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Hey Pa by Niels Destadsbader from Dutch to English.

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Hey Dad

Got a minute, I wanna tell you something

Even though I don't know what to say

Or how you do something like that

I owe you big time

Hey Dad

I know how you are, a really sweet guy

Who still thinks of others way too often

But knows too little

What your kindness did for me

You know everything about life

Little boys grow up

You brought love into the house I live in

You're my dad, I'm your son

Hey Dad

As a little boy, I didn't see you that much

And I really wished you were with me

Doing things together, 'cause you were my champ

Hey Dad

Now I'm a bit bigger and getting used to your age

I know you've truly done everything

To get this far today

I'm so glad I know you

You know everything about life

Little boys grow up

You brought love into the house I live in

You're my dad, I'm your son

You're allowed to be scared too, Dad

Know that I'll be right beside you then

And you can always take cover

And secretly cry with me

'Cause you know everything about life

Little boys grow up

You brought love into the house I live in

You're my father

Hey Dad

I hope that one day

I get to look a lot like you

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SONG MEANING

Hey Pa is a warm, nostalgic hug in musical form. In this song, Belgian artist Niels Destadsbader looks back on his childhood and thanks his father for every little sacrifice that helped him grow. Each line is packed with admiration: Dad is the family’s quiet hero who “brought love into the house,” even when he was too busy providing to be around as much as his son wished. The lyrics glow with gratitude, turning everyday memories into a heartfelt celebration of parental love.

As the song unfolds, the roles gently flip. Now that the son is grown, he promises to be the protector when his dad feels scared or tired. The chorus reminds us that “little boys become big,” yet they never outgrow the desire to make their parents proud. By the final lines, Niels sums up his deepest wish: to one day resemble the man who taught him everything about life and love. Listening to Hey Pa feels like opening a family photo album—tender, honest, and full of affection.

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