Since Eleventh Grade

Name: Since Eleventh Grade
Uploaded: 2026-06-25T21:02:01+00:00
Duration: 3 min 40 s

just because · 3:40 · June 25, 2026

Some love stories begin long before we truly understand what love means. Ours began on the marching band practice field at Albemarle High School—and from that moment on, it never looked back. This deeply personal song celebrates nearly five decades of love and devotion. It honors a woman who has been the quiet strength behind our family—selfless, radiant, and unwavering through every season of life. Mel, this is how I see you, and how I see our life together through my eyes. It is my tribute to you. You have always been, and always will be, my home. Happy Anniversary, my love. Here's to sharing many, many more together. I love you always, Chris

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Lyrics

[Verse 1] Back in eleventh grade I found a girl Whose smile could light the whole damn world She took my hand and I just knew My heart was never letting go of you Forty-five years later here I stand Still reaching for that same sweet hand [Chorus] Melissa, you're the steady in my storm The reason every morning feels so warm You carry us with everything you are My bright and beautiful guiding star Melissa, I just had to let you know You're the best thing life could ever show [Verse 2] You raised our Aaron strong and true Gave Heather all the best of you You put this family on your back And never asked for anything back Selfless to the bone, a heart of gold The kind of love that never grows old [Chorus] Melissa, you're the steady in my storm The reason every morning feels so warm You carry us with everything you are My bright and beautiful guiding star Melissa, I just had to let you know You're the best thing life could ever show [Bridge] Now Noah's laughing in your arms And Lily's learning all your charms They call you Mimi, and they know The safest place that they can go [Verse 3] You work so hard and give so much But Mimi's got that magic touch Building castles in the sand Little fingers wrapped around your hand So full of light and positivity You're every bit of home to me [Chorus] Melissa, you're the steady in my storm The reason every morning feels so warm You carry us with everything you are My bright and beautiful guiding star Melissa, I just had to let you know You're the best thing life could ever show [Outro] Since eleventh grade you've been my song And I'll keep singing all life long