‘Proud’ – Ben Fuller (Official Music Video) - Christian Music Videos

Relationships can be difficult and complex. They sometimes result in hurt feelings and estrangement. One powerful and personal song is about the strained relationship between a father and a son.

In Ben Fuller’s song “Proud,” the musician mentions he had a tough, heartbreaking time with his dad growing up. However, through the hurt, he turned to and found his heavenly Father. Ben sings he was then able to fix things between him and his dad.

The song’s first verse states how Ben’s relationship with his father was less than ideal. He admits there was no physical abuse. But his dad, through hurtful words, inflicted emotional pain. The most heartbreaking and gut-wrenching line mentions that Ben wasn’t sure if his dad loved him as a child.

But despite the hurt, Ben sings that he eventually learned whose son he really is and how it’s about making Him proud. 

“Ain’t about the man, that I call dad
Who I could never figure out
It’s about knowin’ whose son I really am”

However, God didn’t stop there!

Later in the song, Ben sings that after finding God things between him and his dad become better. They repaired things and have “finally settled old scores.”

Others commented on the video posted to YouTube, stating how much Ben’s song about his troubled relationship with his dad meant to them.

“Man. How this song hits home. Growing up was a spot on to this, never once hit me but was very harsh with words. I could never figure out how to be good enough for him so I had to take matters into my own hands. I thank God every day for giving me the opportunities to get me where I am today. Everything I do is for him,” one person wrote.

“Brother, you have no idea how relevant this song is for me right now. Thank you,” a second person added. 

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”