[Verse 1]
The sun comes up, you’re already awake
Boots in the morning dew, wide open day
Cats on the porch, coffee way too sweet
Cows in the field watching you breathe
[Pre-Chorus]
You always knew where you were bound
Even when doubt was hanging around
The earth calls you by your name
And you answer every time the same
[Chorus]
Marilou, daughter of the dirt and the wind
Strong and free, just the way you’ve always been
Today and tomorrow, you carry the flame
Hands in the ground, head full of dreams
[Verse 2]
You love quiet mornings, the sound of hay
Cats following close like they know the way
And when night falls, Simon’s by your side
A steady kind of love, no need to hide
[Pre-Chorus]
Between love and the farm, you never chose
You held them both, let them grow
When you talk about the road ahead
We believe every word you said
[Chorus]
Marilou, daughter of the dirt and the wind
You move forward without leaving yourself behind
Today and tomorrow, you carry the flame
Feet on the ground, eyes lifted again
[Bridge]
There’ll be long nights, choices that weigh
But you’ve learned to trust time’s pace
You walk straight ahead, proud and true
With love and the land pulling you through
(half chorus / stripped)
Marilou…
[Final Chorus]
Marilou, daughter of the dirt and the wind
Your future’s waiting patiently
Today and tomorrow, you carry the flame
And everything you touch, it lifts again
[Outro – extended / fade out]
Marilou… oh Marilou
Between open fields and skies of blue
Marilou… stay who you are
Rooted in earth, reaching for stars
Marilou… (Marilou…)
When the sun comes up once more
Marilou… (Marilou…)
You’ll be there, stronger than before
(ad lib / soft)
Daughter of the dirt…
Daughter of the wind…
Marilou…
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