[Verse 1]
All I ever wanted is a love that's never ending
Every time you smile, a new light starts ascending
For all the nights when rent was due and hope ran thin
You took my trembling hand and showed me where to begin
(soft piano, sparse kick — intimate)
[Pre-Chorus]
You were my rock when everyone turned away (ooh)
Gave me strength to stand and face another day (mm)
When the world looked cold and I could barely see
You stayed and warmed the corners of the me inside of me
(building harmony on “ooh”)
[Chorus]
You're the son I need right by my side (by my side)
I hope I'm all I can be, make you proud (make you proud)
You stood strong when I couldn't find my song
Your love keeps carrying me — forever loud (mm)
(lush pads, full harmony lift)
[Verse 2]
When whispers tried to break us, you stood tall and brave
You fixed the little cracks of days nobody saved
From schoolyard laughs to quiet nights we shared a light
You argued with my worry till the dark turned bright
(electric guitar low, warm bass)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You held the line when friends and favors fell away (ooh)
Taught me how to rise and still believe in day (mm)
Little hands that steadied me through every test
You became the quiet answer when I needed rest
(background call-and-response: “Alex”)
[Chorus — Variation]
You're the son I need right by my side (right by my side)
I hope I'm all I can be, make you proud (I’ll make you proud)
You stood strong when I couldn't find my song
Now I'll stand proud — ’cause you stood strong
(pads swell, vocal ad-libs)
[Bridge]
Do you remember that cold, sleepless night — I couldn't speak? (mmm)
You climbed into my fear and turned my knees to steady feet
You whispered, "We got this," with a courage I could finally see
From that small light, I vowed to give the world back to thee
(build to key lift, raw lead vocal, harmonies rise)
[Chorus — Lifted Key]
You're the son I need right by my side (always by my side)
I hope I'm all I can be, make you proud (I’ll make you proud)
You stood strong when I couldn't find my song
Your love keeps carrying me — forever loud
(big vocal lift, layered harmonies, gospel-tinged)
[Outro]
Alex, my son, my heart in every way (mm)
I love you deeper, deeper every day
No matter where life leads or storms that may come through
Forever, Alex — I'll always be with you
(soft ad-libs, fade with "mm" harmonies and a final piano tag)
