The laughter fades, the seasons shift
Their hands grow weak, their steps are stiff
But in their eyes, the warmth remains
A love that time cannot restrain
So I will rise and do my part
To shield the ones who hold my heart
The past has shaped the road I walk
Each step a thread, a timeless bond
I miss the days I used to cry
And they would hold me, wipe my eyes
No fear of falls, no debts to pay
Their love would shield me every day
Now I understand the roles they played
The lives they gave, the strength it takes
A cycle turning, time won't wait
It's my turn now to hold the weight
Oh, I see it clear, the love that never fades
In their arms, I found my safe escape
Now it's my time to be the shelter, be the guide
For my own and for those who stood by my side
When I was young, I used to dream
Of breaking free, a life unseen
The walls they built, the rules they made
I craved the world, no bounds, no cage
But now I see the weight it brings
The cost of choice, the burden stings
The world is cold, and I must stand
No guiding hands, just my command
Oh, I see it clear, the love that never fades
In their arms, I found my safe escape
Now it's my time to be the shelter, be the guide
For my own and for those who stood by my side
This weekend, I’ll bring the kids, we’ll stay awhile
Let their laughter light the room, their smiles
Show the ones who raised me that the love they gave
Still grows and echoes every single day
Oh, I see it clear, the love that never fades
In their arms, I found my safe escape
Now it's my time to be the shelter, be the guide
For my own and for those who stood by my side
Oh, the love they gave, it lingers endlessly
Through their strength, they taught the best of me
Now I’ll carry on, their legacy won't die
A parent’s love, a never-ending sky