(Verse 1)
Twelve years old, the world went gray
A piece of my heart just slipped away
My mama, she left, went to the sky
And I was left with questions why
The days were long, the nights were cold
A story left tragically untold
That empty space, it ached so deep
A little boy who just couldn’t sleep
(Chorus)
Then you came, a light in the dark
A brand new ship to mend my ark
You weren't a replacement, no, not at all
You filled a space, you stood up tall
My bonus mom, a gift you see
So grateful for your love with me
The years have flown, the love has grown
I'm so thankful you've made this house a home.
(Verse 2)
You didn't try to be my mom
You held my hand, you helped me become
The person I am now, strong and true
Because of the love you showed me too
You listened close, to all I’d say
You helped me laugh through the toughest day
You wiped the tears, you shared the smiles
You walked with me through all the miles
(Chorus)
Then you came, a light in the dark
A brand new ship to mend my ark
You weren't a replacement, no, not at all
You filled a space, you stood up tall
My bonus mom, a gift you see
So grateful for your love with me
The years have flown, the love has grown
I'm so thankful you've made this house a home.
(Bridge)
I know my mama would be glad
To see the love I have and that I've had
To see the strength you give to me
A family, whole, for all to see.
She's watching over, I know she is
And smiling down on all of this
(Chorus)
Then you came, a light in the dark
A brand new ship to mend my ark
You weren't a replacement, no, not at all
You filled a space, you stood up tall
My bonus mom, a gift you see
So grateful for your love with me
The years have flown, the love has grown
I'm so thankful you've made this house a home.
