[Verse 1]
Grandma, your door was always open wide
Steam on the windows, cinnamon inside
You tied my worries in a kitchen towel
And made a feast from what we had somehow
I broke the vase, I froze beside the chair
You winked and said, “Let’s leave it right there”
Then pulled me close before I could confess
Your mercy wore an apron and a dress
[Pre-Chorus]
Ya teta, qalbi ma yنساكِ
My heart will never forget you
Your prayers rose softly every dawn
And somehow carried me through
[Chorus]
I’ll carry your love, I’ll carry your light
Your blessings are folded in my life
From hide-and-seek in the hallway blue
To every meal that tasted like you
Zài jiàn, nǎinai, until we meet again
Ma chère grand-mère, my shelter, my friend
If I become half the heart you gave
Your love will live beyond the grave
[Verse 2]
You counted to ten while I hid behind the bed
Peeking through my fingers, holding in my breath
You searched every room, pretending not to know
Then found me laughing where the old coats hung low
Your hands knew the language of bread and spice
A little more patience, a little more rice
You blessed my name with your palm on my head
And turned every fear into something I could tread
[Pre-Chorus]
Allah yirحمك, ya rohi, ya nour
May mercy surround you forevermore
Your voice is a river beneath my skin
When I lose my way, I hear it again
[Chorus]
I’ll carry your love, I’ll carry your light
Your blessings are folded in my life
From hide-and-seek in the hallway blue
To every meal that tasted like you
Zài jiàn, nǎinai, until we meet again
Ma chère grand-mère, my shelter, my friend
If I become half the heart you gave
Your love will live beyond the grave
[Bridge]
Xièxie for the warmth in your hands
Shukran for believing I could stand
You covered my mistakes with a gentle smile
And made this hard world feel safe for a while
[Final Chorus]
I’ll carry your love, I’ll carry your light
Your blessings are folded in my life
Every prayer, every recipe
Still rises like a song in me
Zài jiàn, nǎinai, until we meet again
Ya teta, my shelter, my oldest friend
I’ll feed the world with the love you gave
Your name will bloom beyond the grave
[Outro]
Sleep softly, Grandma, your work is done
Your prayers still warm me like the morning sun
Zài jiàn, ya teta, I’ll make you proud
Your love is the blessing I sing out loud