Verse 1
Female R&B lead vocalist, soft and intimate, soulful and emotional. Subtle male ad-libs and harmonies in chorus and bridge. R&B, soul and R&B, hip hop inspired vibe, warm tone, slow tempo, romantic, heartfelt, modern but timeless, faith-centered without sounding preachy.
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Lyrics
Verse 1
We been through some valleys, yeah we paid our dues
Hard years, tight prayers, learnin’ how to choose
When the weight got heavy, when I couldn’t see
You stayed right here, never leavin’ me
You held me steady in survival mode
When my world felt dark, you carried the load
Every tear I cried, you didn’t run
You stood like a rock, said, “Baby, we’re not done” (male ad-lib)
Pre-Chorus
And I see God’s fingerprints all over you
Every step we took, He was walkin’ us through
Even in the fire, we were never alone
We were being shaped, we were being grown
Chorus
When I lay on your chest and I hear your heart
That’s my safe place, that’s where peace starts
Every beat reminds me I’m right where I belong
I know everything’s gonna be okay when I’m there all along
God was intentional from the very start
When He gave your mama your very first heartbeat
He already knew it would line up with mine
He was creating you for me… for us… for our family
(male ad-lib: “yeah… mmh…”)
Verse 2
You love me like I’m the only girl alive
Like the whole world fades when you look in my eyes
You don’t chase grand gestures just to prove what’s true
It’s the way you’re present that keeps steadying me, too
When the noise gets loud and my mind starts to race
Your calm pulls me back, helps me find my place
You loved me with patience, strength, and grace
A love that reflects Him, not taking His place
Pre-Chorus 2
You covered me when I was breakin’ down
Spoke life when my joy couldn’t be found
You stayed when my world was barely afloat
You anchored our family, you carried us home
Chorus
When I lay on your chest and I hear your heart
That’s my safe place, that’s where peace starts
Every beat reminds me I’m right where I belong
I know everything’s gonna be okay when I’m there all along
God was intentional from the very start
When He gave your mama your very first heartbeat
He already knew it would line up with mine
He was creating you for me… for us… for our family
(male ad-lib: “always… right here…”)
Bridge
I got to marry my best friend, yeah that’s my truth
Not everybody gets a love this deep, this real, this true
We do life together, every dream, every plan
Buildin’ legacy, raisin’ babies hand in hand
Twenty-four seven and I still miss you
Gone a few hours, I’m countin’ minutes till I’m back with you
You’re my partner, my peace, my number one
And I’ll always stand with you like you’ve stood with me, love.
(male ad-lib: “I got you… forever…”)
Final Chorus (soft, emotional)
When I lay on your chest and I hear your heart
That’s my safe place, that’s where peace starts
Every beat reminds me I’m right where I belong
I know everything’s gonna be okay… with you, I’m home
God had His hands on us through every year
Turned broken seasons into strength right here
If I had to choose again a thousand times
I’d still choose you, Sean… every single life
Outro
Yeah… my best friend
My protector, my peace
Written before time
And I’m so grateful… you’re mine
(male ad-lib: “happy birthday…”)