Jerome

Class of eighty-eight, a lifetime in the past

Who knew a memory could ever hold so fast?

Over thirty years went by before we reconnected

But the spark was still there, completely unexpected

Jerome, you're funny, you're caring and kind

The sweetest surprise that I could ever find

We picked right back up after all of that time

And suddenly our rhythm was falling into rhyme

You asked me once, "What's so special about you?"

It’s the peace that I feel when I'm standing next to you

It’s the way I feel safe just sitting by your side

Enjoying your company, enjoying the ride

Thank you for the firsts, for the seeds that we sow

Can we keep this friendship going, just to see where it goes?

Traveling to Richmond, just taking our time

That first date at Longhorn, a memory of mine

Then Labor Day weekend, driving to Virginia Beach

Holding your hand, with the water in our reach

Sitting on the sand, letting my guard fall down

Enjoying each other in ways I never could have found

I never imagined I could feel this way

But you bring a little magic to my every day

Those special nights waking up at four AM

I wouldn't change a single second of them

I know I can be difficult, I know I have my ways

But you became my best friend through all of these days

You're a special man in my life, steady and true

And I just want to keep exploring this with you

‘Cause you asked me once, "What's so special about you?"

It’s the peace that I feel when I'm standing next to you

It’s the way I feel safe just sitting by your side

Enjoying your company, enjoying the ride

Thank you for the firsts, Jerome, I want you to know

Let's keep this friendship going, and see where it goes

Yeah, let's just see where it goes