Blessing of the Union

[Intro] Bright bells toss the air with gleam and glow Ceremony drums beat steady, slow and low [Verse 1] Crowd breaths in jasmine, saffron, rose and rain Shoes click on cobblestones, lanterns hum their refrain Children circle, laughter bright, hands raised in light Old tales in the palm of every elder’s invite [Pre-Chorus] Voices thread through the doorway, blessing softly spoken Hands clasp the couple, promises unbroken [Chorus] We bless this union with songs that bloom like summer skies We sing of family gathered, eyes like stars in hopeful eyes Let fireflies and wishes float above the dancing feet In every heartbeat, think of love that makes us complete [Verse 2] Rice tosses shimmer like tiny rivers in the air The choir swells, voices braided, pure and fair Spices rise in sweet steam, cumin, mint, and lime Tales of ancestors guiding steps along the line [Pre-Chorus] Voices thread through the doorway, blessing softly spoken Hands clasp the couple, promises unbroken [Chorus] We bless this union with songs that bloom like summer skies We sing of family gathered, eyes like stars in hopeful eyes Let fireflies and wishes float above the dancing feet In every heartbeat, think of love that makes us complete [Bridge] Lanterns drift on a breeze, stitching the night with gold Traditions weave their stories, brave and bright and old [Chorus] We bless this union with songs that bloom like summer skies We sing of family gathered, eyes like stars in hopeful eyes Let fireflies and wishes float above the dancing feet In every heartbeat, think of love that makes us complete [Outro] Hands lowered gently, the vow softly spoken—start anew The village learns the steps of joy, forever faithful and true