Derick

I'll never forget the night that two became one

Underneath the Toledo sky, when the day was done

Out on the porch on Sibley, the world faded away

Listening to Rihanna, singing out "Stay"

You leaned in close, so handsome, gentle, and real

Whispered in my ear, and changed the way I feel

You asked me to stay with you, right there in the dark

And the good Lord struck a match that lit up my heart

Oh, Derick, you are the safety in my storm

A compassionate soul, always keeping me warm

You cook up love, my loyal chef, so kind and true

I pray you always know the worth I see in you

Without the Lord above, and you holding my hand

I wouldn't be standing right here where I stand

You're the missing piece my heart finally found

With you and God, I am on solid ground

The very next morning, completely out of the blue

I couldn't hold it back, I shouted, "I love you!"

It flowed out of my mouth, sweet just like honey

We had each other, we didn't need money

Even when we faced the streets with no place to go

You made me feel safe, more than you'll ever know

From Vegas to Cali, Hawaii to the Oregon pines

Utah to Illinois, your loving light shines

Oh, Derick, you are the safety in my storm

A compassionate soul, always keeping me warm

You cook up love, my loyal chef, so kind and true

I pray you always know the worth I see in you

Without the Lord above, and you holding my hand

I wouldn't be standing right here where I stand

You're the missing piece my heart finally found

With you and God, I am on solid ground

God brought us together, and He led us back home

Through every adventure, we were never alone

Through the trials and the miles, you were my shield

A tender provider with a love so revealed

I want you to see yourself through my eyes

A beautiful man under God's open skies

Oh, Derick, you are the safety in my storm

A compassionate soul, always keeping me warm

You cook up love, my loyal chef, so kind and true

I pray you always know the worth I see in you

Without the Lord above, and you holding my hand

I wouldn't be standing right here where I stand

You're the missing piece my heart finally found

With you and God, I am on solid ground