[Verse 1]
We started with an ocean in between,
Two distant hearts holding on to one dream.
Through every call and every lonely night,
We trusted love would make the distance right.
Then in the Philippines, you asked for my hand,
And I said yes to everything we had planned.
We crossed the miles and started something new,
In Australia, I gave my heart to you.
[Chorus]
From miles apart to building our home,
Through every change, we were never alone.
Newcastle skies, then the lights of Brissy,
Every road brought you closer to me.
Eighteen years, two beautiful boys,
A house full of memories, laughter and noise.
If I could live this whole life again,
I would still choose you, my husband, my friend.
[Verse 2]
Our first year brought a blessing from above,
Our eldest son, the first sign of our love.
So careful and thoughtful in all he would do,
But always making us laugh when he was two.
He tried to entertain us every day,
With funny little things he’d do and say.
Then we moved to Brissy and found our place,
With your parents’ help and their loving grace.
[Chorus]
From miles apart to building our home,
Through every change, we were never alone.
Newcastle skies, then the lights of Brissy,
Every road brought you closer to me.
Eighteen years, two beautiful boys,
A house full of memories, laughter and noise.
If I could live this whole life again,
I would still choose you, my husband, my friend.
[Verse 3]
When our firstborn was nearly five years old,
Another little story began to unfold.
A second baby boy came into our lives,
With a gentle heart and love in his eyes.
He grew to be caring, loving and sweet,
Making the family we dreamed of complete.
Two different boys, but both shining through,
The greatest gifts ever given to me and you.
[Bridge]
When they were eight and three, we said goodbye
To the first little home where our dreams came alive.
We found another place and planted our roots,
And we’re still making memories beneath its roof.
The years may change us and time may fly,
But I still see forever when I look in your eyes.
[Final Chorus]
From miles apart to the life that we know,
We built it with patience and watched our love grow.
From the Philippines to Australia’s shore,
Every year has made me love you more.
Eighteen years, two wonderful boys,
A lifetime of memories, laughter and joy.
Whatever tomorrow may bring us to,
My home will always be wherever I’m with you.
[Outro]
We started with an ocean in between,
Now we’re living together in the heart of our dream.
After eighteen years, one thing remains true:
Across every distance, I will still choose you.