(Verse 1)
It was a surprise, the gift of you,
A friendship so rare, so true,
Every photo, every word I found,
Wished to share it, wished to shout it out loud.
You guessed it once, when you saw the signs,
Still, I held the secret tight in my mind,
'Cause somehow we changed along the way,
Mother and daughter, best friends every day.
(Pre-Chorus)
You’re the one I'd call through the highs and falls,
You’d lift me up, no questions at all,
If I lost my way, if I crossed a line,
You’d be right there, saying, "You still be mine."
(Chorus)
You’re my favorite human, my soul, my song,
The one who’s been with me all along,
Perfect’s a word that I rarely use,
But for you, Mom, it’s the only truth.
Oh, you’re my diary, my guiding star,
Half your light would still shine afar,
I wouldn’t trade you for anything,
Never laugh as much as when we sing.
(Verse 2)
I don’t wait for a special day,
You’re my gift in every way,
All year long, you show your grace,
A heart so pure, a warm embrace.
Fifty years, and you still outshine,
A better soul, I’ll never find,
Anyone blessed to cross your way,
Sees heaven’s kindness in your stay.
(Pre-Chorus)
You’re the one I'd call through the highs and falls,
You’d lift me up, no questions at all,
If I lost my way, if I crossed a line,
You’d be right there, saying, "You still be mine."
(Chorus)
You’re my favorite human, my soul, my song,
The one who’s been with me all along,
Perfect’s a word that I rarely use,
But for you, Mom, it’s the only truth.
Oh, you’re my diary, my guiding star,
Half your light would still shine afar,
I wouldn’t trade you for anything,
Never laugh as much as when we sing.
(Bridge)
All the happiness you give away,
I pray it finds you every day,
Every dream you dare to dream,
I’ll cheer you on, for all you mean.
(Final Chorus)
You’re my favorite human, my soul, my song,
The one who's held my hand so strong,
Perfect’s a word that I rarely use,
But for you, Mom, it’s the only truth.
You’re my diary, my guiding star,
My soul’s reflection, just as you are,
I wouldn’t change a single thing,
Never laugh as much as when we sing.
(Outro)
You’re my favorite, my best friend,
The love I’ll carry ‘til the end.