Lyrics

“Daughters and Sons” – by The Band Almighty

We were just two hearts, creating a new one,
Full of hopes and fears for a daughter or a son.
You fit in our arms like a whispered prayer,
little heart beating, “I’m finally here.”
I counted every finger, kissed every toe,
through the laughter, the tears, just watching you grow.
Didn’t know the rules, didn’t know what you’d become,
Our world now revolved ‘round this daughter, this son.

Daughters and sons, love in our heart so high,
we’re busy, we blink, and the years fly by.
First words, first steps, every new thing you try,
no more “Mommy and Daddy,” our heart wants to cry.
So much time raising you, to live good as just one,
we must loosen our grip, price of a job well done.
Every day by our side, and then there were none,
we love you always and forever, our daughters and sons.

First steps wobbling across the floor,
no more crawling, tiny feet past the door.
First words in the air like a holy song,
we clap and cheer, even if you get it wrong.
Cartoons are glowing, we settle in for the night,
you rest in our laps in the TV light.
Snuggled under warm blanket, it’s your favorite one,
cuddled up tight till your eyes are done.

Daughters and sons, love in our heart so high,
we’re busy, we blink, and the years fly by.
First words, first steps, every new thing you try,
no more “Mommy and Daddy,” our heart wants to cry.
So much time raising you, to live good as just one,
we must loosen our grip, price of a job well done.
Every day by our side, and then there were none,
we love you always and forever, our daughters and sons.

Finding your way, just trying to be seen,
Now we see independence showing up as a teen.
Homework spread across the kitchen table,
we help when we can, while we’re still able.
Every year more candles, more wishes you make,
always cheering you on to this world you awake.
We stayed up late just to ease your fears,
now we stay up late for the teenage years.

Daughters and sons, love in our heart so high,
we’re busy, we blink, and the years fly by.
First words, first steps, every new thing you try,
no more “Mommy and Daddy,” our heart wants to cry.
So much time raising you, to live good as just one,
we must loosen our grip, price of a job well done.
Every day by our side, and then there were none,
we love you always and forever, our daughters and sons.

Mind struggles, heart aches, as you pull away,
from little hands holding ours, now pushing for space.
You roll your eyes, frustration on your face,
Spending less time at home, then leaving our place.
New school, new life, adventure awaits,
You start living your life as we wait for updates.
Through the phone we will tell you, “ We’re doing fine”,
But as every year passes, we have less of your time.

We spent all these years teaching you to stand,
to build your life with your own two hands.
The irony after it’s all said and done—
we’ve raised you to leave, though our heart still holds on.

Daughters and sons, love in our heart so high,
we’re busy, we blink, and the years fly by.
First words, first steps, every new thing you try,
no more “Mommy and Daddy,” our heart wants to cry.
So much time raising you, to live good as just one,
we must loosen our grip, price of a job well done.
Every day by our side, and then there were none,
we love you always and forever, our daughters and sons.

Someday you’ll hold a child of your own,
you’ll watch them grow, and you’ll finally know.
Why letting them go hurts so strong.
But you’ll be so proud of the person they’ve become,
and you’ll whisper a prayer when the day is done:
“I thank the lord for giving me this kind of love
in my daughters and sons…
my daughters and sons.”