[Spoken Intro] They always say you won't remember the details of this day. That it goes by too fast. But I remember the summer heat. I remember looking at my side of the room... and seeing what was missing. But then... I looked at you. And I saw everything I ever needed. [Intro] [Verse 1] July the thirtieth, Twenty-Twenty-Two Standing at the altar, waiting just for you The summer heat is heavy, but my mind is clear After all the storms, we finally made it here You walked down the aisle, a vision in the light The Mediterranean fire burning pure and bright Every single scar, every broken bone Faded in the shadows, I was not alone. [Pre-Chorus 1] My best friend in the corner, the one who pushed my mind The college days and lonely nights are left so far behind Your daughter and the boys, standing by our side A blended, crazy family, watching us with pride! [Chorus] So take my heavy hand in the middle of the crowd! This beautiful love is speaking out loud! A golden summer ring to seal the brand new start You took the broken pieces and you fixed my heart! I don't need the whole world to see! As long as you are standing right here with me! [Verse 2] I looked across the room, some empty wooden chairs A quiet disapproval from the one who wasn't there My side of the aisle was a little bit bare But I looked into your eyes and I didn't even care! Your family was cheering, filling up the space I finally found my home, I finally found my grace. [Pre-Chorus 2] Down at the family garden, just to ease our minds The formal suits and heavy ties are left so far behind Drinking and dancing in the heat, with everyone by our side A perfect summer evening, roaring loud with heavy pride! [Chorus] So take my heavy hand in the middle of the crowd! This beautiful love is speaking out loud! A golden summer ring to seal the brand new start You took the broken pieces and you fixed my heart! I don't need the whole world to see! As long as you are standing right here with me! [Bridge] They say that blood is thicker... But they don't know a thing! The real blood is the promise... The real blood is the ring! You are my chosen life! I'M STANDING WITH MY WIFE! [Chorus] So take my heavy hand in the middle of the crowd! This beautiful love is speaking out loud! A golden summer ring to seal the brand new start You took the broken pieces and you fixed my heart! I don't need the whole world to see! As long as you are standing right here with me! [Outro] Right here with me... Just let the empty chairs be empty. I've got everything I need.
