Carlos

Take it back to the second I first laid eyes on you

I knew you were special, my whole world felt new

Being a single mother, yeah, the days got tough

But I look at you and know that you are always enough

We made it through the struggle, we weathered every phase

I'm so proud to be your mother at the end of the day

You're smart and you're loving, you stand so tall

When everything was failing, you were there through it all

Happy eighteenth birthday, Carlos, stepping in the light

My twin and my anchor, yeah, the future is bright

I’m so proud of the man that you're becoming today

I love you more than you know, I'll be with you always

So keep being great, don't you ever give up

We made it through the hard times, yeah, we leveling up

My twelfth grader, yeah, you're closing out the scene

Stepping into manhood, chasing after the dream

You're helpful and you're kind, you're the best part of me

You're all that I have, my whole family tree

Whenever I was down, you were right by my side

I look at my twin and I'm filled up with pride

I'm always here for you, through the highs and the lows

Watch my son take the lead, it's your time to grow

Happy eighteenth birthday, Carlos, stepping in the light

My twin and my anchor, yeah, the future is bright

I’m so proud of the man that you're becoming today

I love you more than you know, I'll be with you always

So keep being great, don't you ever give up

We made it through the hard times, yeah, we leveling up

You got this, my son, many more years to come

Look at all the beautiful things we have done

Forever and always, keeping faith in your stride

No matter where you go, I am right by your side

Never doubt your mind, you are smart, you are strong

Right here in my corner is where you belong

Happy eighteenth birthday, Carlos, stepping in the light

My twin and my anchor, yeah, the future is bright

I’m so proud of the man that you're becoming today

I love you more than you know, I'll be with you always

So keep being great, don't you ever give up

My twelfth grader, my son, yeah, you are enough