Verse 1) The year was '56, a brand new rhythm starting strong, With Elvis on the radio, "Heartbreak Hotel" was the song. Grace Kelly was a princess, the first "Dear Abby" had her say, And a little soul named Maureen came to light up our way. They laid the transatlantic cable, a world connected more, And technology was shifting, opening up the door. A computer had a hard drive, a massive five whole megs, While our Maureen, a tiny wonder, was just finding her own legs. (Chorus) She's got that "neutrino existence," subtle and profound, Passing through the chaos, the quietest soul around. You don't see the interactions, no heavy, bold display, But the impact that she makes will light up every day. Her energy is positive, a healing, gentle stream, A beautiful reality, a walking, living dream. (Verse 2) The Clean Air Act in Britain aimed to clear the London fog, And a new champ rose in boxing, Floyd Patterson on top. Rocky Marciano hung his gloves, a legend stepped aside, While Maureen's own sweet talent started growing deep inside. With a violin she speaks now, in worship and in grace, Bringing peace and healing to this busy, troubled place. She writes those gentle melodies for meditation's calm, A soothing, uplifting presence, a spiritual, peaceful balm. (Chorus) She's got that "neutrino existence," subtle and profound, Passing through the chaos, the quietest soul around. You don't see the interactions, no heavy, bold display, But the impact that she makes will light up every day. Her energy is positive, a healing, gentle stream, A beautiful reality, a walking, living dream. (Bridge) In '56, a breakthrough in science came to be, The neutrino was observed, a tiny mystery. A ghost particle with no mass, barely interacts, Yet crucial to the universe, and that's just simple facts. Maureen is much the same way, she moves through life so free, Her influence is constant, for all the world to see. (Chorus) She's got that "neutrino existence," subtle and profound, Passing through the chaos, the quietest soul around. You don't see the interactions, no heavy, bold display, But the impact that she makes will light up every day. Her energy is positive, a healing, gentle stream, A beautiful reality, a walking, living dream. (Outro) So here's to sister-in-law, a gift beyond compare, A vital, loving presence, in the life that we all share. Like those neutrinos in the stars, she's essential to the whole, A gifted, sweet musician, with a generous, shining soul.
