Anchor In The Tide

(Verse 1) I remember the kitchen at half-past seven

The scent of the coffee and the morning light

You were the quiet strength, our piece of heaven

Checking on my dreams in the middle of the night

You carried the weight like it weighed nothing at all

Picking up the pieces every time I’d fall.

(Chorus)

You’re the hand that I held when the world got too loud

The North Star that found me inside of a crowd

For every "I love you" I forgot to say

For the times that you carried me all of the way

You’re the heart of the home, the light in my eyes

My beautiful mother, the anchor in the tide.

(Verse 2) Now I’m walking the miles on a road of my own

Using the lessons you planted so deep

I never realized how much you had grown

Through the tears that you cried while the world was asleep

You taught me that kindness is a power, not a choice

And I still hear the courage in the tone of your voice.

(Chorus)

You’re the hand that I held when the world got too loud

The North Star that found me inside of a crowd

For every "I love you" I forgot to say

For the times that you carried me all of the way

You’re the heart of the home, the light in my eyes

My beautiful mother, the anchor in the tide.

(Verse 3) I look in the mirror and I see your smile

A little more clearly with each passing year

I finally understand the extra mile

And why you’d always whisper "there’s nothing to fear"

I hope I’m a shadow of the grace that you show

‘Cause you’re still the bravest person I know.

(Bridge)

Time moves like a river, it’s pulling us fast

But the love that you gave me is built here to last

It’s in every heartbeat, it’s in every breath

A love that is stronger than life or than death.

(Outro)

Yeah, the anchor in the tide...

Always right by my side.

For everything you are, and all you do...

I love you, Mom.