(Verse 1)
Every mornin’ that phone starts ringin’
Before the sun breaks through
Your daughter callin’ just to talk awhile
Your son checkin’ in on you
Then them little grandbabies steal the screen
With ribbons in their hair
And you light up like Christmas mornin’
Just ‘cause your family’s there
I’ve watched you give your whole heart
And never ask for nothin’ back
Even when your world felt heavy
You still loved ‘em through all that
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(Pre-Chorus)
You don’t see the strength you carry
The way the rest of us do
But I see it every single day
In everything you do
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(Chorus)
I didn’t see the long nights
Or all the hell you made it through
But I see the kind of people
That came from lovin’ you
Your babies ain’t babies now
Still call just to talk to you
And after these years together
I can see why they still do
‘Cause you gave your whole heart away
Like it was just somethin’ you do
And watchin’ the way your family loves you…
Makes me wish... I had a mom like you
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(Verse 2)
I came around long after
The hardest roads were crossed
But I can still see pieces
Of everything they cost
Now your son’s raisin’ little daughters
With the same love that you gave
And I watch your whole face light up
When you're phone shows your daughter's name
You didn’t just raise children
You built a family strong
And anybody standin’ close to you
Can feel that all day long
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(Bridge)
That kind of love can’t be bought
And it sure can’t be taught
It’s in every late-night prayer
And every battle fought
And maybe that’s why your whole family
Still circles back to you
‘Cause real love leaves a mark
Long after the hard times do
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(Final Chorus)
I didn’t see the long nights
Or all the hell you made it through
But I see the kind of people
That came from lovin’ you
Your babies ain’t babies now
Still call just to talk to you
And after these years together
I can see why they still do
You gave your whole life to your family
And somehow made it look easy too
And every day I thank God
There’s somebody out there like you
Yeah, watchin’ the way your family loves you…
Makes me wish... I had a mom like you
(Spoken - passionate)
Kari... you are the greatest mother I know.
Happy Mother's Day
I love you.
MikeMajorDMW