i would rise and sing to you
i would dance and clap for you
i would chant and pray to you
i would praise you
i would love you

i remember you from when i was a child
when i was small
and lost
i knew you would still be there
my reliable friend
you would bring light

i would rise and sing to you

i remember you from when my hands grew strong
when i ruled the world
and skies
i knew you would still be there
my loyal friend
you would bring peace

i would dance and clap to you

i remember you from those prison walls
when i was hurt
and dying
i knew you would still be there
my beautiful friend
you would bring me hope

i would chant and pray to you

i remember you from when i was needing
when i searched for truth
and love
i knew you would still be there
my faithful friend
you would bring me joy

i would praise you

i remember you from when you were my lover
when i saw you come to me in the morning
and i felt it
i knew you would always be there
my radiant friend
you would bring me love

i would love you