Our little shadow

Little Shadow

Verse 1

There you were right at our heels,

Tiny footsteps everywhere,

Following your aunts around

Like you belonged wherever we were.

You had opinions from the start,

A little fire in your eyes,

You could fill an entire room

With that personality of yours.

Pre-Chorus

You were little, but you somehow

Made sure everybody knew—

There was only one Lilly,

And nobody did Lilly quite like you.

Chorus

You were our little shadow,

Following everywhere we'd go,

Sassy little smile and a mind of your own,

More personality than you could hold.

And somehow while we were busy living,

Those little years went flying by,

Now the girl who followed right behind us

Is finding her own way through life.

And I hope you know how proud I am

Watching everything you do—

That little shadow's growing up

Into an amazing you.

Verse 2

Then nighttime meant another story,

You and your brother tucked in tight,

I'd make up some ridiculous adventure

Just to keep you laughing one more night.

I'd say, "Okay, this one's the last one,"

And somehow there'd always be two,

Because it was hard to say goodnight

When I loved those moments with you.

Pre-Chorus

I didn't know I'd someday miss

Those ordinary nights so much,

When bedtime stories and sleepy smiles

Were more than enough for us.

Chorus

You were our little shadow,

Following everywhere we'd go,

Sassy little smile and a mind of your own,

More personality than you could hold.

And somehow while we were busy living,

Those little years went flying by,

Now the girl who followed right behind us

Is finding her own way through life.

And I hope you know how proud I am

Watching everything you do—

That little shadow's growing up

Into an amazing you.

Bridge

Sometimes I still see that little girl

Standing right behind my feet,

Trying to be part of everything,

Never wanting to miss a thing.

But you're not following anymore.

You're making your own road.

You're becoming someone strong,

Someone beautiful,

Someone who knows where she wants to go.

And maybe that's the hardest, sweetest part

Of loving a child as they grow—

One day they're holding onto your hand,

Then suddenly...

You're watching them let go.

Final Chorus

You were our little shadow,

But look at where you are today,

That sass became your confidence,

That little voice found its way.

And I wouldn't change that fire in you,

Not a single little spark,

Because even when you were tiny,

You already knew your heart.

I'm so proud of the young woman

You're becoming right before my eyes,

But somewhere inside my memories

You'll always be that little child—

Following her aunts around,

Waiting for one more story at night.

Outro

So if growing up means someday

You don't need to follow me...

That's okay.

Go make your own story, Lilly.

And whenever you look behind you,

Your aunt will still be there

Cheering you on.