Verse 1]

Up before the sun comes up,

Packing lunch in paper sacks,

Kisses on the children’s cheeks,

Whispers, “I’ve got your back.”

Working double, counting change,

Stretching every tired hour,

Buying books instead of shoes

Calling struggles “Flowers.”

[Chorus]

This song is for all mothers,

Standing in the doorway,

Smiling through the tired in her eyes,

Holding up the sky so children can thrive,

Turning every “maybe” into “we’ll try.”

Every late night,

Every tear she hides away,

She builds a brighter day.

Dear Mother, you show us how to rise.

[Verse 2]

Textbooks on the kitchen table,

Highlighter beside the milk,

Studying between children’s needs,

Chasing her own will.

Cap and gown, she earned her master’s degree.

Kids are shouting from the row

“Mom, you did it!” in their voices

For dear mother, admiration grows.

[Chorus]

This song is for all mothers

Standing in the doorway

Smiling through the tired in her eyes.

Holding up the sky so children can thrive.

Turning every “maybe” into “we’ll try.”

Every late night,

Every tear she hides away,

Builds a brighter day.

Dear Mother, you show us how to rise.

Dear Mother, you show us how to rise.