Honor your father and mother

(Verse 1)

Dusty photo on the mantle, a crack in the glass

A younger version of a man whose time went by too fast

I see his eyes in my own reflection, a stubborn set jaw

He gave me everything he had, even if it wasn't all

(Chorus)

The roots that hold me, strong and deep

A promise that my heart will keep

Their stories etched upon my soul, a map to make me whole

I'm learning to forgive the past, embrace the pain

To honor the blood that runs through my veins

(Verse 2)

Mama's hands, they told a story of calluses and grace

Of worry lines and gentle smiles that time could not erase

She taught me how to stand up straight, to weather any storm

And even when the house felt cold, her love kept it warm

(Chorus)

The roots that hold me, strong and deep

A promise that my heart will keep

Their stories etched upon my soul, a map to make me whole

I'm learning to forgive the past, embrace the pain

To honor the blood that runs through my veins

(Bridge)

We didn't always see eye to eye, some battles were hard fought

But looking back, I see the lessons that their sacrifice brought

The wisdom in their weary words, the strength they had to lend

A broken road that brought me here, right to where I can begin

(Chorus)

The roots that hold me, strong and deep

A promise that my heart will keep

Their stories etched upon my soul, a map to make me whole

I'm learning to forgive the past, embrace the pain

To honor the blood that runs through my veins