Verse 1
I was knee-high sayin’ prayers at night,
Askin’ God for a love done right,
Didn’t know her name or her face back then,
Just trusted Him and said amen.
Then you walked in like a promise kept,
Every word you spoke, every tear I wept,
From the first hello, I knew somehow,
You weren’t just here—you were forever now.
Chorus
One year gone like a southbound train,
But I’d ride it all again the same,
You’re my best friend when the lights go low,
My steady hand when the cold winds blow.
Home ain’t brick or a gravel drive,
It’s you beside me every night,
One year strong, and I’ll stand my ground—
I’d choose you still, every time around.
Verse 2
When you told me ‘bout the life inside,
Said, “If you ain’t in, there’s the door—decide,”
I didn’t see a way to leave that room,
Saw a future open wide as the moon.
‘Cause a life without you or Willow’s smile,
Would’ve broke me down in a little while,
I didn’t flinch, I didn’t run,
I stepped into the man I’d become.
Chorus
One year gone like a southbound train,
But I’d ride it all again the same,
We didn’t need money, diamonds, or fame,
Just love strong enough to take the pain.
Home ain’t brick or a gravel drive,
It’s you beside me every night,
One year strong, and I’ll stand my ground—
I’d choose you still, every time around.
Bridge
It all moved fast, but it felt damn right,
From strangers to vows in a short short time,
Boy meets girl, puts a ring on her hand,
Now here we are makin’ a lifetime stand.
I’ve always known what a man needs most—
A faithful heart and a reason to hold.
Final Chorus
One year down and my faith still stands,
With your name written deep in these calloused hands,
You’re my answered prayer, my hard-earned grace,
The calm I find in this restless place.
Forever and always, I’ll say it true,
Times infinity, me and you,
One year strong—and baby, I swear,
I’ll love you longer than this song right here.
Outro
Yeah, I’ll love you longer than this song right here.
