James

I still see you at two and a half years old

Swinging that little catfish on the end of your pole

You were so excited, just trying to show me

You accidentally pinned your dad, wild and free

Then came the one-on-one bike rides and the trails we would hike

Whittling our oak limbs just the way we would like

You've always been creative, funny, and strong

A kind-hearted boy who knew right from wrong

You call yourself a jack of all trades, master of none

But James, you’ve got a beacon that shines like the sun

A lighthouse standing tall through the darkest of storms

Keeping the people you love safe and warm

I love you as far as the east to the west

God is walking with you, He'll handle the rest

When the waters get rough and the heavy winds blow

Just take a deep breath, be still and know

I got called to the office back in middle school

Thought you were in trouble, breaking a rule

But you skipped lunch for two weeks, saving up your dimes

To win me a diamond ring for Valentine's

From riding the horses to the pontoon boat ramp

Racing four-wheelers, you were always the champ

Humble and loyal, with a spirit so bright

You're so much more worthy than you see in your sight

You call yourself a jack of all trades, master of none

But James, you’ve got a beacon that shines like the sun

A lighthouse standing tall through the darkest of storms

Keeping the people you love safe and warm

I love you as far as the east to the west

God is walking with you, He'll handle the rest

When the waters get rough and the heavy winds blow

Just take a deep breath, be still and know

Now you're navigating seas of change in this new stage of life

Seventeen years giving your all, through the joy and the strife

Your teenage daughter is moving, miles away she might roam

But no matter the state, you will always be her home

Stay true to who you are, keep your integrity

You're a wiser, stronger man than you even see

You're more than a jack of all trades, master of none

James, you’ve got a beacon that shines like the sun

A lighthouse standing tall through the darkest of storms

Keeping the people you love safe and warm

I love you as far as the east to the west

God is walking with you, He'll handle the rest

When the waters get rough and the heavy winds blow

Just take a deep breath, be still and know

Yeah, James, take a breath, be still and know