[Verse 1]
Ninety-three candles, Ma
and your hands still teach us grace
Blue apron, old ring
same warm look on your face
You kept the whole house standing
through the rain and the lean years
Your laugh held the doorway
your tears made room for tears
[Pre-Chorus]
From the front steps to the kitchen
we all trace your name
Every scar in this family
you turned into flame
[Chorus]
Ninety-three candles
we raise them high
Ninety-three candles
you built this sky
(you built this sky)
Your love still holds us
line by line
Ninety-three candles
you are our spine
[Verse 2]
You knew my mother’s first fear
you knew my father’s pride
You saved every Sunday story
like gold you kept inside
From turnips in the cold yard
to babies on your knee
You made a map of hard times
and handed it to me
[Pre-Chorus]
From the front steps to the kitchen
we all trace your name
Every scar in this family
you turned into flame
[Chorus]
Ninety-three candles
we raise them high
Ninety-three candles
you built this sky
(you built this sky)
Your love still holds us
line by line
Ninety-three candles
you are our spine
[Bridge]
I hear your voice in my auntie
I see you in our son
In the way we keep on showing up
when the long days come
You taught us how to carry
what the world made heavy
So when we say your name tonight
the whole house gets steady
[Breakdown]
Hey, grandma
look what you made
Four generations
still unafraid
Hey, grandma
take your crown
We are your history
standing now
[Final Chorus]
Ninety-three candles
we raise them high
Ninety-three candles
you built this sky
(you built this sky)
Your love still holds us
line by line
Ninety-three candles
you are our spine
Ninety-three candles
forever shine
(forever shine)
Your name in our mouths
your blood in our time
Ninety-three candles
this is your night