Forever Road

For Michael, from Ellen.

Since we said ‘I do’ in ’93, you built a house for the family
Raised a boy who’s now a man, you gave us everything you had

It felt so good to be by your side, now I stand behind your back with pride
But now and then there comes a time when you’ve got to hear

Oh, the ups and downs on Forever Road
Will leave a mark and take their toll
I couldn’t have kept the pace, I would have finished in last place

But you cheered me on and pulled me through
Just like the way you always do
And this is what it takes to finish this race

Oh you’re a pillar of strength that stands its ground, even if Samson comes to town,
Yes, sometimes you bring me down, but I do just the same

And there is that moment when you choose the thought that you could win or lose
But I’ll cross that finish line with you and then do it all again

Oh, you make me laugh and you make me cry
The strongman with the child inside
One day when we are old
We’ll be polishing those memories of gold

I’m a part of you, you’re a part of me, now as one, like we’re meant to be
I never really had a choice when I heard your heart and knew your voice

Now I’ve found a place that’s sound and safe, I wouldn’t want to be in any other place
I can’t wait to see your smiling face when you hear this song for you