I’d Choose You Every Lifetime

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some love is quiet, never asks for praise It rises early, works through endless days You never ate, but made sure I was fed Tucked me in with prayers beside my bed You built a life with honour and with grace With Mowla in your heart in every place [Chorus] Happy birthday, Sheleena, sixty-four Strong and kind, the light we're looking for You think of us before you think of you I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my Mother you will be. [Verse 2] You raised a boy and shaped him to a man Taught me right from wrong and how to stand A mother of three, a grandmother of four Your hands worked hard, you gave us so much more [Chorus] Happy birthday, Sheleena, sixty-four Strong and kind, the light we're looking for You think of us before you think of you I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my Mother you will be. [Bridge] Now I watch you play with my son And I remember when I was the one If I came back a thousand times again I'd wish for you to be my mum again [Verse 3] My best friend, my confidante, my guide The air beneath my wings, right by my side You never gave up on me, not one day As you grow old with grace, I'm here to stay I pray I find your courage and your love To raise Elahee the way you raised me up [Chorus] Happy birthday, Sheleena, sixty-four May peace fill your heart forevermore Surrounded by the ones who love you true I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my Mother you will be. [Outro] You're our guiding light, you always will be My Mother, my heart, my family