“Jeremiah” (a song for my son)

Jeremiah, little king on the rise

second born baby but the firstborn guy

bright little mind with a fire in his chest

always on the move, never settles for less

he’s got energy that fills the room

racing through life like he’s chasing the moon

football in hand or a ball on the court

if it’s got a game, he’s already the sport

Jeremiah, that boy’s a spark

got a good soul and a lion’s heart

mama’s baby, that’s forever true

but he loves his dad and stepmom too

smart and strong, yeah he’s got it all

standing tall though he’s still so small

Jeremiah, you're our pride and joy

our wild and brilliant little boy

he asks big questions, he thinks so deep

but he’ll still turn up when it's time for a leap

shoes untied but goals so tight

he plays all day and dreams all night

loves his family, he’s loyal and kind

but don’t try to box him—he’s got his own mind

he’ll make you laugh, then teach you a fact

he’s a storm, he’s a breeze, never holding back

Jeremiah, that boy’s a spark

got a good soul and a lion’s heart

mama’s baby, that’s forever true

but he loves his dad and stepmom too

smart and strong, yeah he’s got it all

standing tall though he’s still so small

Jeremiah, you're our pride and joy

our wild and brilliant little boy

and when the world gets loud, he don’t fold

he’s brave, he’s bold, he’s solid gold

he’s got a future the stars would chase

with love in his heart and strength in his pace

Jeremiah, the name we sing

you’re the beat of our hearts, you’re everything

mama’s world, dad’s best friend

stepmom’s light that’ll never end

run wild, dream big, be who you are

you were born to shine like a midnight star

Jeremiah, our pride and joy

forever our brilliant, beautiful boy