“Good Old Days”
(Verse 1)
Grandpa, tell me ‘bout the good old days
When the island breeze would touch your face
Cook Island soul with a heart so strong
You made hard times feel like they belonged
You had stories deep as the ocean tide
About the village life and island nights
Barefoot walking under golden skies
Young and handsome with that fire in your eyes
(Pre-Chorus)
And every word you spoke meant something
Every prayer you prayed held truth
You taught me strength without demanding
That’s why I grew up strong like you
(Chorus)
Grandpa, tell me how you lived your life
How you carried pain but still stood tall with pride
I appreciate every sacrifice you made
Every lesson, every tear you hid away
You’re the reason I don’t break when life gets hard
You built resilience in my heart
Cook Island man with faith so deep
Your blood and strength still live in me
(Verse 2)
Sunday mornings, wisdom in your voice
You showed me love was more than just a choice
Family first, that’s how you raised us all
No matter what, you’d catch us if we fall
You’d speak about the islands like a dream
Crystal waters and coconut trees
And every time I close my eyes at night
I swear I see those memories alive
(Pre-Chorus)
You never needed fame or fortune
Just your family by your side
And even now your spirit guides me
Like the moonlight guides the tide
(Chorus)
Grandpa, tell me how you lived your life
How you stayed so strong through every fight
I appreciate every little thing you did
All the love you gave, all the ways you lived
You’re the reason I know who I am
You taught me how to heal and how to stand
Cook Island man with sacred roots
There’ll never be another you
(Bridge)
If heaven has an ocean view
I know you’re sitting peaceful there
Still telling stories, still smiling proudly
With island wind running through your hair
(Final Chorus)
Grandpa, tell me ‘bout the good old days
Your love still echoes in a thousand ways
And every time this world gets cold
I hold onto the strength you showed
You gave me more than words could say
You built the person I became
Cook Island blood runs through my veins
And I’ll forever say your name
(Outro)
Handsome soul… island heart…
You’re still with me
Never far.
khaia
