Morning Light on Calloused Hands

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Morning light on calloused hands, A working heart, a steady man. Boots on early, never slow, Building up the life we know. Through every storm, through every climb, You showed up faithful, every time. [Chorus] Oh, what a love, what a gift, what a song, A steady soul where the soft and strong belong. Family first, you carry us through, There's so much joy in loving you. [Verse 2] Anishinaabe, proud and true, The pride of family lives in you. A stepfather's love that shaped our days, A thousand quiet, mighty ways. With clever hands and tender heart, You've been our home right from the start. [Chorus] Oh, what a love, what a gift, what a song, A steady soul where the soft and strong belong. Family first, you carry us through, There's so much joy in loving you. [Bridge] Babe, Swanson, Boog — every name they call, Means somebody loves you, somebody stands tall. Stubborn as the river, gentle as the rain, Norm, you are the reason laughter fills again. [Verse 3] You speak up loud for those who can't, A protector's heart, a steady stance. You healed the parts I couldn't mend, My loyal love, my truest friend. You're not alone, you never will be, You're loved for just being you to me. [Chorus] Oh, what a love, what a gift, what a song, A steady soul where the soft and strong belong. Family first, you carry us through, Norm, there's so much joy in loving you. [Outro] So here's to you, our shining one, The work you've done, the love you've spun. Norm, you are our every reason why.