Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He walked in with a laugh, filling up the room
Like sunlight through an open door
Two little shadows standing by his side
He was the their hero and his pride

Money ran thin, he never asked for much.
Just a ballgame and a little time
He held those moments close to his heart
Every sunrise gave his mind a place to start.

[Chorus]
He was still climbing, still holding on
Still trying to mend what had gone wrong
Brand new job and a hopeful spark
Trying to find his way out of the dark

He was a father, a brother, - and a son
The kind of soul that lifted everyone
And if you knew him, then you know
He lit the room everywhere he’d go

[Verse 2]
Saturday afternoons in maize and blue
Talking baseball just like he played the game
Worked long hours, carried heavy loads
Still found a smile through all the pain

He fought his battles quietly
Never wanted sympathy
But those two kids could bring him back
To the best man he could be

[Bridge] (soft / spoken)
His body gave out without a warning
No time to fight, no chance to stay
And we’re left here holding memories
Trying to make sense of yesterday

[Final Chorus]
He was still climbing, don’t forget
Some hearts burn brighter even when they break
He was a father, a brother, - and a son
And his love still lives in everyone

In every laugh, in every game
Every time we say his name
He didn’t leave the love behind
He left it here for us to find

[Outro] (quiet piano)
He lit the room… and he still does
Just in a way we can’t quite touch

(Whispered Vocals to end)
He lit the room

he still does