Verse 1)
Before I knew the world, I knew your voice,
A steady hum against the dark and noise.
You held the moon so I could see the floor,
And taught me what a heart was really for.
It’s in the way you take the heavy load,
And smooth the gravel on a winding road.
(Chorus)
Oh, Mother, you’re the roots beneath my feet,
The bitter world made suddenly so sweet.
With a patience like the tide against the sand,
You held my future in your tired hands.
If I am strong, if I am brave and true,
It’s only 'cause I’m walking in the map you drew.
(Verse 2)
I remember how you’d read until I slept,
And all the little secrets that you kept—
The worries that you hid behind a smile,
Just to make my world feel bright a little while.
You’re the quiet prayer, the "call me when you’re home,"
The lighthouse light no matter where I roam.
(Bridge)
I didn't always see the grace you showed,
The seeds of kindness that you softly sowed.
But now I look at all I’ve grown to be,
And see your reflection looking back at me.
(Chorus)
Oh, Mother, you’re the roots beneath my feet,
The bitter world made suddenly so sweet.
With a patience like the tide against the sand,
You held my future in your tired hands.
If I am strong, if I am brave and true,
It’s only 'cause I’m walking in the map you drew.
(Outro)
The map you drew...
Thank you for the light.
I love you, Mom.
