[Verse 1]
Morning light through your window
Tea cup steaming by your hand
You’re humming as the day wakes
Like you always had a plan
Beautiful and steady
Every storm you walked right through
All the strength inside my heart
I learned it watching you
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Mama Gifty
Gift to the world
To me
Every breath you take is a blessing
You taught my spirit to be free
Happy birthday
Mama Gifty
May your worries all turn thin
You’re my hope
My home
My hero
My shining Gifty Ayin
[Verse 2]
You gave when you had little
Turned one plate into a feast
You saw gold inside my failures
Called out courage in my fears
Intelligent and gentle
You made hard days feel like spring
When I wanted to stop trying
You told me
“Child
Grow your wings”
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Mama Gifty
Gift to the world
To me
Every breath you take is a blessing
You taught my spirit to be free
Happy birthday
Mama Gifty
May your new days all begin
Filled with joy you poured on others
Flowing back to Gifty Ayin
[Bridge]
You are proof that love is stronger
Than the nights that never end
You rise up
And we rise with you
Mother
Teacher
Truest friend
If I am brave
It’s your reflection
If I am kind
It’s all from you
I pray your heart feels every blessing
Every “thank you” you are due
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Mama Gifty
Gift to the world
To me
Every breath you take is a blessing
You taught my spirit to be free
Happy birthday
Mama Gifty
Let the light outside come in
May your soul feel peace and laughter
Happy birthday
Gifty Ayin