Verse 1) Only Eighteen, just a kid with big dreams in my hands Baby boy barely two, whole future mapped in the sand I had it all planned out, a life for him and me Side by side together, that’s how it was gonna be Then a bullet robbed my steps, changed everything I knew Left me paralyzed! from the neck down, trapped in a body that wouldn’t move Doctors shook their heads, said “just let him go” But I heard a voice in the dark, fighting for my soul (Verse 2) My brother stood tall, when the white coats walked away Said “He’s got a son to raise, this ain’t his final day” They pulled me back from the edge, hooked to machines and grace Woke up in a broken body, but a fire in my face Couldn’t hold him, couldn’t chase him, couldn’t even dry his tears. But every morning I whispered, “Lord, give me more years” (Chorus) And I watched you grow, son, from crawling to running wild. From skinned knees to first love, every step made me smile. That bullet! stole my body but it couldn’t steal our life Couldn’t take the love, the laughs, or the man you’d become in time Now I’m paralyzed in flesh but free inside my soul My body may be broken, but my spirit’s running whole (Verse 3) I saw you swing that bat, heard you speak your first word Stood tall at your graduation when the whole room blurred Missed the touch of your hand, can’t feel mine anymore But I felt your hugs upon my face, love I was living for I almost missed the man you became, steady, strong, and true But God had other plans—He let me walk with you (Build / Bridge – lifting intensity) This chair may hold me captive, but my faith breaks every chain I met the Lord in that hospital bed, He washed away the pain One day these wheels will be wheels of fire, these legs will run again No more machines, no more limits, just glory without end I’m dancing in the promise, I’m singing through the night My story isn’t over—it’s a living testimony of light! (Final Chorus – bigger, fuller) Yeah, I watched you grow, son, into a fine, God-fearing man Every milestone a miracle, every moment in His hands That bullet stole my body but it couldn’t steal our life Couldn’t take the love, the laughs, or the years we shared side by side I almost missed it all, but mercy said “not yet” Now I live forgiven, no room for regret My body will be restored, yeah, on that glorious day I’ll run and I’ll embrace you in the most beautiful way! (Tag / Outro – soft then strong, repeat and fade) Restored… restored… In His arms I’m already soaring Restored… restored… My son, my faith, my story— Keep going, keep growing, I’m still here By the grace of God… I’m still here.
