Shelter and the Jordan Tide

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Booked a trip to a holy land, Didn't want a stranger in the plan, Just wanted quiet, room of my own, But somehow fate had other roads to roam. A knock, a laugh, a bag by the door, Turned out I got so much more, More than I ever bargained for. [Chorus] So here's to you, my faithful friend, The one who stayed until the end, Through the sirens and the smoke and fear, Gina, I'm so glad you're here! Raise a glass, let the cheers begin, Happy birthday from the heart within. [Verse 2] We prayed our way through the falling night, Shelter walls and the flashing light, Bomb shirts ready, side by side, You held your ground and steadied my stride. Then out we ventured, brave and free, King David views and a cup of cheer, Laughing loud with nothing to fear. [Chorus] So here's to you, my faithful friend, The one who stayed until the end, Through the sirens and the smoke and fear, Gina, I'm so glad you're here! Raise a glass, let the cheers begin, Happy birthday from the heart within. [Bridge] You walked me down to the Jordan tide, Watched me rise up washed and purified, And on Galilee where the waters gleam, You praised His name like a living dream. [Verse 3] From Masada heights to the Dead Sea shore, Egypt, Greece, and Newark's floor, Every terminal, every open gate, You made the wildest days feel great. Gina, of all the friends I've known, You never left me here alone — So blow the candles, this night is yours. [Chorus] So here's to you, my faithful friend, The one who stayed until the end, Through the sirens and the smoke and fear, Gina, I'm so glad you're here! Raise a glass, let the cheers begin, Happy birthday from the heart within. [Outro] The best of roomies, tried and true, Happy birthday, friend — I'm blessed by you.