Rere

I remember when you first came up to my room

Standing with your mama, shifting the mood

I opened up the door, you were wearing that mean look

But right in that second, my whole world shook

I said to myself, "Yeah, I gotta get her"

Knew right away that my life would be better

Beneath that tough front, I could see the spark

You walked through the frame and right into my heart

Oh, Rere, it's your beautiful smile

And the way that you glow, it makes it worthwhile

Through all of the years and the space in between

You’re still the most beautiful sight I've seen

From the very first day when you stood at my door

I knew I'd be yours forevermore

I pulled your mama aside, had to speak my truth

Told her exactly how I felt about you

She gave me her blessing, said, "Go for it, man,

Just don't hurt my baby, do you understand?"

I took those words and I held them so deep

A promise to her that I swore I would keep

Even when life took a difficult turn

You were the memory that continued to burn

Oh, Rere, it's your beautiful smile

And the way that you glow, it makes it worthwhile

Through all of the years and the space in between

You’re still the most beautiful sight I've seen

From the very first day when you stood at my door

I knew I'd be yours forevermore

When I was locked up, I was doing my time

Thought I left my chance with you way behind

I never thought I would find you again

Thought the story was over before it began

Then I was scrolling on Facebook late in the night

Saw your face pop up, and the feeling was right

I sent that friend request with a hope and a prayer

Thank God that my Rere was still right there

Oh, Rere, it's your beautiful smile

And the way that you glow, it makes it worthwhile

Through all of the years and the space in between

You’re still the most beautiful sight I've seen

I promised your mama, and I promise you too

I'll spend my whole life just loving on you