“Hold It Down (Forever Love)” – For Manu & Paeru

Yeah…

This one’s for Manu and Paeru…

A love that brought a family together…

I seen your love grow, piece by piece

Through every storm, you found your peace

Wasn’t always easy, wasn’t always clear

But you held on, kept God near

Now you standing here, side by side

With something real you just can’t hide

This ain’t just love, this deeper than that

It’s every moment that brought you back

And if the world ever gets too heavy

Don’t you worry, you got me

We gon’ hold it down, yeah, for life

Through every tear, through every fight

When the nights get long and the road feels tough

You got a family full of love

We gon’ hold it down, never fold

Through every season, young to old

And every blessing that came from you

We thank God for the life you grew

[Verse 2 – extended, each child honoured

Josephine, you came as a light so bright

A love already written in your daddy’s life

And Paeru, you held her like your own from the start Didn’t just accept her—you gave her your heart

Tyrone, you carry a strength so deep

The kind that stands when the world don’t sleep

There’s a quiet power in the way you move

A reflection of the love that’s raising you

Manta, your laughter fills every space

You bring a joy no one can replace

In every smile, in every sound

You turn a house into holy ground

KJ, you got that spark, that fire inside

A shining light you just can’t hide

The way you love, the way you shine

You remind us all that God’s design is divine

Roman, your heart is steady and true

There’s something strong being built in you

A gentle spirit, but bold and wise

You carry a future we can already recognize

Mama, your love runs deep and wide

A constant warmth you just can’t hide

In everything you are and do

There’s a piece of them living in you

Different journeys, different starts

But now one family, one heartbeat, one heart

What was separate

And when you feel like you might break

We right here, don’t hesitate

We gon’ hold it down, yeah, for life

Through every tear, through every fight

When the nights get long and the road feels tough

You got a family full of love

We gon’ hold it down, never fold

Through every season, young to old

And every blessing that came from you

We thank God for the life you grew

This kinda love don’t fade away

It get stronger every day

What was separate, now made whole

One heartbeat, one soul

And when the weight feels hard to bear

Just remember—we right there

This ain’t just love, it’s something more

A family worth fighting for

We gon’ hold it down, Manu and Paeru

This kinda love so rare, so true

When the world don’t feel the same

You got a home in our name

We gon’ hold it down, through it all

When you weak, we stand tall

And for the children, your greatest light

We thank you both for this life

Yeah…

Love made a way…

And we’re all here because of it…

Forever starts now…