Staying Still

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some people walk through fire And never lose their light They hold the ones they love so close And face the longest night When every odd was stacked against her She stood and chose to stay [Chorus] She's the heartbeat of it all The prayer that held the walls from falling Through the storm she never broke Every breath a word of hope She's the love that keeps us whole The courage burning in her soul [Verse 2] Twenty-seven years together Three boys who know her name As the one who taught them kindness Who carried joy through pain At thirty-three they told her The fight would be uphill She looked the dark square in the eyes And said I'm staying still [Chorus] She's the heartbeat of it all The prayer that held the walls from falling Through the storm she never broke Every breath a word of hope She's the love that keeps us whole The courage burning in her soul [Bridge] Selfless hands that hold this family Faith that moves what mountains can't You're the reason we believe in Something greater than we planned [Verse 3] You're my whole world and you know it Every morning proves it true The boys, this life, this house, this laughter Every bit of it is you When I think of strength and courage I just think of your sweet face Daranda, you're the miracle That time could not erase [Chorus] You're the heartbeat of it all The prayer that held the walls from falling Through the storm you never broke Every breath a word of hope You're the love that keeps us whole The courage burning in your soul [Outro] So here's to you, my everything Daranda, you're the song I'll always sing [Instrumental Fadeout]