Roots And Wings, Dorothy

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some souls are born with a fire inside A quiet flame that refuses to hide When the weight of the world came way too soon She stood tall beneath a heavy moon Chose to rise when she could have stayed down Built a life from faith on holy ground [Chorus] Dorothy, oh Dorothy You're the strength this family needs Every prayer you prayed alone God was turning tears to stone You gave us roots, you gave us wings Dorothy, you're everything [Verse 2] At fifteen you held a baby boy Isaiah was your first taste of joy Then Jeremiah came, Aaliyah too And every dream you had, you built for you Went back to school with a child on your hip Finished what you started, you never quit [Chorus] Dorothy, oh Dorothy You're the strength this family needs Every prayer you prayed alone God was turning tears to stone You gave us roots, you gave us wings Dorothy, you're everything [Bridge] When Mama needed healing hands You were the one who took a stand Nurse by day and daughter through the night You carried all of us toward the light [Verse 3] You cook with love and you fill each room With a warmth that chases away the gloom You show up strong but your heart is soft You've given more than anyone can count So on this birthday hear us say From your sister, Mama, and your babies today Let somebody finally pour into you The way you've poured your whole life through [Chorus] Dorothy, oh Dorothy You're the strength this family needs Every prayer you prayed alone God was turning tears to stone You gave us roots, you gave us wings Dorothy, you're everything [Outro] Happy birthday to the glue that holds us tight Dorothy, you are our love, you are our light