[Intro] Come close, child, hear the names carried through We’ve got a thousand beginnings to give back to you [Verse 1] I’m your elder from the river, I kept the garden green I knew the patient work behind a harvest and a dream I’m your auntie with the steady hands, your uncle with the grin I’m the one who saved a place for you and pulled the whole crew in [Chorus] We are your people, we’re right here in your name Different lives, one root, still a part of the same Stand tall, breathe easy, let your good heart lead We left you strength and love; take what you need [Verse 2] I crossed a stretch of hard years with my hope held tight I made a home from little things and kept the table bright I’m a baker, I’m a builder, I’m a singer on the stairs I’m the courage in your questions and the care inside your prayers [Verse 3] I’m the quiet one who listened, I’m the bold one who began I’m the hand that made a pathway, I’m the voice that changed a plan From the old town to the new road, every story has a place You carry all our lessons, but you write your own next page [Chorus] We are your people, we’re right here in your name Different lives, one root, still a part of the same Stand tall, breathe easy, let your good heart lead We left you strength and love; take what you need [Outro] We see you, we know you, wherever you roam The roots run deep, and your heart is a home
