Lyrics

"Dear Steph"
(Genre Style: Acoustic Ballad / Contemporary Pop with Gospel undertones)
[Verse 1]
You were my cousin, my lifelong friend,
The kind of love that doesn’t break, it bends.
Through every storm, your arms were open wide,
No judgment, just kindness by my side.
[Pre-Chorus]
Now the world feels dim without your light,
And I’m searching for the strength to make it through tonight.
[Chorus]
Oh, Steph, I hope you see,
The love pouring in from your family.
You were sassy, kind, so generous, so true,
The world’s a little dimmer without you.
Rest now, cousin, in peace so pure,
Your love, your light—forever will endure.
[Verse 2]
I think of your laugh, the way it filled the room,
How even in pain, you'd banish all the gloom.
Your love reached your mom, your kids, and grandkids too,
Now they carry the best parts of you.
[Pre-Chorus]
Though my heart is heavy, the tears won’t cease,
I’ll hold on to your memory for my own release.
[Chorus]
Oh, Steph, I hope you see,
The love pouring in from your family.
You were sassy, kind, so generous, so true,
The world’s a little dimmer without you.
Rest now, cousin, in peace so pure,
Your love, your light—forever will endure.
[Bridge]
If you could see the hearts you’ve touched,
The lives you’ve changed, loved so much.
It’s breaking me to say goodbye,
But I’ll hold you close until my own time.
[Chorus]
Oh, Steph, I hope you see,
The love pouring in from your family.
You were sassy, kind, so generous, so true,
The world’s a little dimmer without you.
Rest now, cousin, in peace so pure,
Your love, your light—forever will endure.
[Outro]
Dear Steph, you’ll always be a part of me,
Your soul carries on, setting hearts free.
I’ll sing your song until the end of my days,
For love like yours never fades away.