Nathanuel

May the tenth, two thousand and ten

My brown-eyed boy, that's where it all began

You’d grab your best friend Jack right by the hand

And drag him around to see what you had planned

Down to the monkey store, just exploring the day

Always headstrong, always finding your way

Nathanuel, you've got the largest, purest heart I know

Loving the Lord wherever you go

You're the one they call when the engine won't turn

Got a spirit that gives and a fire that burns

You're my biggest protector, my sixteen-year-old son

And I will love you till my last breath is done

Now you're sixteen, with grease on your hands

Working on trucks, making your own plans

Running your side business, cutting the grass

Fixing up cars so the miles will pass

You even built your mama a Dodge Charger to drive

Watching you work makes me so proud I'm alive

Nathanuel, you've got the largest, purest heart I know

Loving the Lord wherever you go

You're the one they call when the engine won't turn

Got a spirit that gives and a fire that burns

You're my biggest protector, my sixteen-year-old son

And I will love you till my last breath is done

When folks are in a bind, you're the first one they call

You never hesitate, you just give it your all

A headstrong boy with a gentle grace

Keeping your faith in its rightful place

Oh, Nathanuel, you've got the largest, purest heart I know

Loving the Lord wherever you go

You're the one they call when the engine won't turn

Got a spirit that gives and a fire that burns

You're my biggest protector, my beautiful son

And I will love you till my last breath is done

Yes, I will love you till my last breath is done