Verse 1
The day you came into this world
My whole life changed, my heart unfurled
A love so deep I never knew
God gave me a blessing… and that was you
Your little hands, your tiny smile
Made every tear feel worth the while
From your first cry, I knew it’s true
My purpose, baby, lives in you
Pre-Chorus
And I thank the Lord above
For filling my life with your love
Te Atua tei runga, kua oronga mai
(My God above, You gave me this gift)
Chorus
Oh Salema, taku tama, my light
(My son)
You made my dark days shine so bright
I’m proud to be your mum, can’t you see
You’re everything, you’re my heartbeat
And I’ll stand by you through it all
When you rise up and when you fall
Kare koe e akarukeia, e tama nei
(You will never be left alone, my son)
My love for you will always stay
Verse 2
Your nana and papa hold you tight
Their hearts are full when you’re in sight
Te aro’a o toou metua tupuna
(The love of your grandparents)
Surrounds you every day, my son
Your family stands all around
In every laugh, in every sound
You’ll never walk this life alone
You’ve got a love that’s always home
Pre-Chorus
Every step you take, you’ll see
You’re surrounded by your family
Te ngutuare tangata, e vai ua rai
(Your family will always be there)
Chorus
Oh Salema, taku tama, my light
You made my dark days shine so bright
I’m proud to be your mum, can’t you see
You’re everything, you’re my heartbeat
And we’ll stand by you through it all
When you rise up and when you fall
Kia ū ki te Atua i roto i toou ora
(Hold onto God in your life)
And He will always lead your way
Bridge (Soft / Spoken Island Style)
When life gets heavy, and you feel alone…
Just remember where you come from
E tama, e akarongo mai
(My son, listen closely)
E aru i te Atua i te au rā katoatoa
(Follow God every day)
Ka arataki aia ia koe
(He will guide you)
You’ll never walk this road alone
Final Chorus (Full Band, Harmonies)
Oh Salema, our shining star
We’ll love you just the way you are
From your first breath to all your years
We’ll be right here through joy and tears
And I’ll stand by you through it all
When you rise up and when you fall
Kare rava te aro’a noou e oti
(Our love for you will never end)
You’ll always have a place called home
Outro (Soft, emotional fade)
Happy birthday, taku tama
(My son)
E aro’a maata to matou ia koe
(We love you so much)
Forever and always…
Mum’s right here ❤️
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