August 2 in Halifax, the summer air was sweet
A dinner party hum, where our eyes first happened to meet
You played it hard to get, no drink from my hand, no dance in the light
But when the night wound down, we slipped into the same cab ride
You were home from Dubai, just passing through the town
I felt the quiet pull, though you kept your heart locked down
(Pre-Chorus)
Oceans kept us apart, but the messages lit the screen
WhatsApp nights, my iPhone, your Blackberry in between
(Chorus)
Oh Bethany, my love grew slow and true
From that August cab to the life we grew
Through distant skies and shifting sands
We found our way, hand in hand
You’re my best friend, my steady shore
Bethany, I’m still falling more
(Verse 2)
First date in Istanbul, the city called our names
Balloon ride at sunrise, drifting over ancient flames
You poured me coffee, steam curling in the dawn
Showed me how the world tastes when two hearts are drawn
Then I followed to Dubai, chasing desert heat
Every step a promise, every mile complete
(Chorus)
Oh Bethany, my love grew slow and true
From that August cab to the life we grew
Through distant skies and shifting sands
We found our way, hand in hand
You’re my best friend, my steady shore
Bethany, I’m still falling more
(Verse 3)
Next summer you crossed the sea, stepped into my home
Felt right from the start, no need to roam
You loved my dog Bird, his tail a happy blur
We hiked the Nova Scotia trails, just you and me and her
Then the gentle news—a baby on the way
Our little world expanded, brighter every day
(Bridge)
In New York’s glowing streets, our firstborn in my hold
I dropped to one knee, asked you to grow old
You smiled yes, and soon another boy arrived
Two sons, our faithful dog, a cat to keep us alive
Travel’s louder now, a bigger, joyful crew
But every trip feels magic, ‘cause it’s me and you
(Verse 4)
We found our house on the lake, windows to the calm
Morning coffee shared, wrapped in morning’s psalm
The water mirrors back the life we’ve carefully made
Proud of every moment, every choice we laid
Family first for you, and I’m right here too
My heart keeps growing stronger, always pulling to you
(Final Chorus – softer, with a lingering pause)
Oh Bethany, my love runs deep and wide
From August 2 to this lakeside
You put us first, through every turn and bend
My best friend, my beginning, my end
Bethany… I’m still falling, still falling for you
(Outro – gentle, fading piano)
Come sit beside me, watch the ripples play
This love we built… it lights up every day
Sing it low and close to the mic, Shawn—like you’re telling her the story over that morning coffee on the lake. It’s yours now. 💙
