Thirty Candles for Gerald

[Intro] Whispers of candlelight, a soft hello to you, Gerald Tonight the city sighs in gold as the day grows newer [Verse 1] Thirty summers, thirty winters, yet your glow feels eternal I keep a pocket of your laughter, treasure it close, close to my heart On this August morning, you bloom in a sweeter light I’m here, rain or shine, to tell you you’re my guiding star [Pre-Chorus] Hold my hand, let’s walk slow through shared memories Your smile is a compass, leading me home [Chorus] Happy birthday, Gerald, my heart sings for you tonight Thirty candles glow, and I wish you endless sunrise In your arms I find my home, a quiet, tender vow Here’s to us, to all our tomorrows, starting now [Verse 2] Your kindness is a gentle tide that brushes my shoreline In every quiet moment, I feel you near, perfectly you 36 seconds of the world pause when I listen to your breath I love the way you are, and I love us in this breath of life [Pre-Chorus] Let’s slow dance where the memories lie waiting Your laughter is the chorus of my day [Chorus] Happy birthday, Gerald, my heart sings for you tonight Thirty candles glow, and I wish you endless sunrise In your arms I find my home, a quiet, tender vow Here’s to us, to all our tomorrows, starting now [Bridge] If I could stitch a wish with every star above, I’d weave you time to stay Yet I’m grateful for every moment, every heartbeat that finds your way [Chorus] Happy birthday, Gerald, my heart sings for you tonight Thirty candles glow, and I wish you endless sunrise In your arms I find my home, a quiet, tender vow Here’s to us, to all our tomorrows, starting now [Outro] So kiss me softly as the night unfolds its velvet blue, and I’ll be yours anew