[Verse 1]
I cherish my friendship with Gary
That name stays heavy in my chest
My classmate since kindergarten
until grade 6, we knew the test
St. Joseph memories of batch 81
got dust on the year but not the shine
We lined up young with our school shoes scuffed
and somehow it still feels fine
Classy style, that’s Gary’s frame
music in his steps, art in his hands
Friendly like he knows your story
before you even make your plans
[Chorus]
Gary, Gary, batch 81
(oh, Gary)
Old school love, still runs strong
(so strong)
Gary, Gary, we remember
(shared it all)
Old classmates and teachers
(still we call)
[Verse 2]
Together we enjoy talking
about old classmates and teachers
Names come back like folded photos
hidden in our speech like treasures
We laugh at the nicknames first
then the little things we used to do
The hallway echoes, chalk dust falling
and every story pulls me through
His music, arts, friendly spirit
make the room feel wide and safe
Even years can’t mute that heartbeat
when we trade those days by name
[Chorus]
Gary, Gary, batch 81
(oh, Gary)
Old school love, still runs strong
(so strong)
Gary, Gary, we remember
(shared it all)
Old classmates and teachers
(still we call)
[Bridge]
If time keeps moving, let it move
we’ll still find the same old thread
From kindergarten to grade 6
those little days still live ahead
St. Joseph in the back of my mind
like a badge I never lose
And Gary’s there in every chapter
with the same kind eyes I choose
[Chorus]
Gary, Gary, batch 81
(oh, Gary)
Old school love, still runs strong
(so strong)
Gary, Gary, we remember
(shared it all)
Old classmates and teachers
(still we call)