[Intro]
Soft light through the doorway, dust motes in a quiet room
A photo on the dresser, edges curled with days gone by
[Verse 1]
You smoothie mornings, I steady laughter, same old city block
Your little shoes by mine, tiny steps that tell me what you’ve learned to walk
Hands that reach across the years, weathered palm and hopeful grip
We measure time in hugs and bedtime prayers, in every breath we keep
[Pre-Chorus]
If the grid of hours frays, I pull the thread a little tighter
If the road gets rough, I’ll be your compass and your rider
[Chorus]
We stand through the seasons, you and I, time bends but never breaks
In the quiet after the noise, our stories lace the heart that aches
From cradle to tomorrow, I’m here, I’m yours, you’re mine to keep
This love, a steady river, flowing wide enough to sleep
[Verse 2]
Open hands and open skies, you learn to fly with gentlest care
I learn to loosen ties that bind, but never loosen the love we share
A kitchen clock keeps ticking, and voices color every meal
The simple truth remains the strongest one: you make me stronger still
[Pre-Chorus]
If the nights grow long, I’ll light a fire with your name on it
If the days feel small, I’ll magnify the world you’re in it
[Chorus]
We stand through the seasons, you and I, time bends but never breaks
In the quiet after the noise, our stories lace the heart that aches
From cradle to tomorrow, I’m here, I’m yours, you’re mine to keep
This love, a steady river, flowing wide enough to sleep
[Bridge]
Maybe one day you’ll carry the photos we’ve framed in gold
But I’ll carry the memory of you, long after I’m old
[Chorus]
We stand through the seasons, you and I, time bends but never breaks
In the quiet after the noise, our stories lace the heart that aches
From cradle to tomorrow, I’m here, I’m yours, you’re mine to keep
This love, a steady river, flowing wide enough to sleep
[Outro]
Stay close, little lantern, when the world gets cold or grey
Together we’ll keep walking forward, come what may
