Forever and Always (A Song for Desmond)

[Verse 1] I heard the news on my birthday It was so shocking, I had no words to say I never dreamed, didn't even bother But it felt so good to be called your father [Verse 2] And then you began to laugh, play, and smile You crawled, climbed, and walked around awhile You called for Mom, and later for Dak It's still taking some time to stop you from saying, "Ack!" [Chorus] I love you, my son, with all my heart It cannot be measured on any chart Your Daddy loves you, forever and always I'll keep you in my heart till the end of my days [Verse 3] You brighten up my world with your gorgeous eyes People walk past you with joyous sighs You make me laugh with your silly dance I love the way you shake, twirl, and prance [Bridge] I miss you deeply when I'm away A couple of hours seems like all day When I finally see you, you greet me with cheer I cannot help but let out a tear [Chorus] I love you, my son, with all my heart It cannot be measured on any chart Your Daddy loves you, forever and always I'll keep you in my heart till the end of my days [Outro — slower, building to a finish] I look forward to every growing step you take Just think of your daddy in all decisions you make One day you'll be grown, Son, and be on your own Desmond, please remember, you will never be alone