[Rhythm of Our Hearts] [ Verse 1 ] My hands shook, pinning tarnished silver on, My grandfather's boutonnière, before the day was born. Charcoal lapel in that cramped rectory room, A scent of cedar pushing back the coming gloom. Heavy oak doors swung open, a slow-drawn sigh, Dust motes danced in the stained-glass sunlight high. [ Chorus 1 ] We dodged the downpour 'neath the weeping willow's sway, Laughed till mud splattered, that unforgettable day. No matter where we stood, the world just fell away, Our love, our universe, forever and a day. [ Verse 2 ] Then she appeared, in ivory lace, a soft embrace, Clutching wilted wildflowers from our shared hiking space. It knocked the wind out of me, seeing her standing there, A vision breathing, beyond all earthly care. Later, under the willow, we shared a muddy laugh, The reception barn waited, amber lights on our path. [ Chorus 2 ] We dodged the downpour 'neath the weeping willow's sway, Laughed till mud splattered, that unforgettable day. No matter where we stood, the world just fell away, Our love, our universe, forever and a day. [ Bridge ] Then our first dance began, a scratchy vinyl's call, Her head upon my shoulder, surrendering to fall. Jasmine perfume mingled with the damp earth's sweet scent, In that noisy, crowded room, the universe was rent. The world vanished completely, faded out of sight, Just the steady rhythm of our hearts, burning bright. [ Final Chorus ] From ivory lace and wildflowers, a vision true, We dodged the downpour 'neath the giant willow too. The whole world vanished, dissolved and fell apart, Only our steady rhythm, two souls, one beating heart. [ Outro ] The music fades, the quiet settles deep, A steady rhythm that our two hearts keep. Beyond the crowded rooms, beyond the rain, Our intimate universe remains.
