“WHEN YOU LIGHT THE ISLAND, YOU LIGHT OUR HOME”
Verse 1
I watch you lace your boots in the dark,
Moving gently so you don’t wake the kids.
Another long shift, another night away,
But you still kiss my forehead like you always did.
The engines call you before the sun,
And even when you’re tired through and through,
I whisper a prayer every time you leave —
Because this island needs you…
And so do we.
Chorus
When you light the island,
You light our home too.
Every hour you give to Guåm
Is a sacrifice we see in you.
You carry the storms, the heat, the weight,
But still come back loving and true.
Happy Father’s Day to the man
Who powers our world
Just by being you.
Verse 2
You come home smelling like diesel and sweat,
But to me, that’s the scent of strength.
You miss dinners, birthdays, quiet nights —
But your love never goes out of length.
The kids pretend they don’t wait up,
But they listen for your truck every night.
And when you walk through the door,
Even tired…
You make everything feel right.
Chorus
When you light the island,
You light our home too.
You give your hands to the engines,
But your heart belongs to us — always true.
From MDI to Tali to Tenjo,
Your love reaches farther than the light.
Happy Father’s Day to the man
Who keeps our family
Steady, safe, and bright.
Bridge
I know you carry more than tools.
You carry pressure, duty, pride.
But you also carry this family
With a gentleness you try to hide.
You’re our protector, our provider,
Our calm in every storm.
And even when the island needs you more,
You always come home.
Final Chorus
When you light the island,
You light our home too.
You’re the reason our children feel safe,
The reason my world feels true.
So today we honor you —
For every sacrifice, every night, every fight.
Happy Father’s Day to the man
Who keeps Guam shining…
And keeps our hearts bright.
CrisostomoQuinene
