The Spring of Seventeen

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Back in the spring of seventeen Two hearts just tryin' to figure things Started with a simple text Wonderin' what would happen next Kane and Lauren on the radio Singing all the what-ifs we'd come to know [Chorus] And I'd say "love you more" Like I never said before You're the answer to the question I'd been asking all my life Through the laughter and the tears Through the wild and quiet years Shannon, you're my forever You're my home, you're my light [Verse 2] One Friday evening, you walked in And I ain't left your side since then Your zest for life, your gentle way The compassion in the things you say You showed a man who'd given up That love still exists, that it's enough [Chorus] And I'd say "love you more" Like I never said before You're the answer to the question I'd been asking all my life Through the laughter and the tears Through the wild and quiet years Shannon, you're my forever You're my home, you're my light [Bridge] I see the storm you carry deep A mother's love that time can't keep But I'll stand beside you, come what may I'm not goin' anywhere, not any day [Verse 3] Thankful for the kids we raise Thankful for these ordinary days Strongest woman I have known Without you, girl, I'd be alone Every moment, now and then Shannon, I'd choose you again [Chorus] And I'd say "love you more" Like I never said before You're the answer to the question I'd been asking all my life Through the laughter and the tears Through the wild and quiet years Shannon, you're my forever You're my home, you're my light [Outro] So I'll whisper by the door Darlin', I love you more Always and evermore