Khatera Alefi

Lyrics

[Verse 1] My first teacher, my first home Strong hands, soft eyes, steady tone You gave me love like it was air Made a brave heart out of prayer You filled the room with jokes and meals Comfort in the way your love feels When I was small and full of fear You made my whole wide future clear [Pre-Chorus] You never told me "can't" You never closed one door You said, "Go on, my child" And I wanted more You lit the path for me When I couldn't see [Chorus] Khatera Alefi, my name in your hands Khatera Alefi, you taught me I can My life, my blood, my light You loved me into flight Khatera Alefi, oh, hear me sing You made me everything [Verse 2] You wore your love in everyday ways Laundry lines, long talks, dinner plates Movies on the couch at night Laughing till the whole world felt right Even now, I hear your voice Turning fear into a choice You were the map and the flame And I still carry your name [Pre-Chorus] You never told me "can't" You never closed one door You said, "Go on, my child" And I wanted more You lit the path for me When I couldn't see [Chorus] Khatera Alefi, my name in your hands Khatera Alefi, you taught me I can My life, my blood, my light You loved me into flight Khatera Alefi, oh, hear me sing You made me everything [Bridge] Twenty years and I still know How your steady love made me grow If I stumble, if I shake I remember what you make A daughter brave A soul that blooms A heart that walks Right through the room [Final Chorus] Khatera Alefi, my name in your hands Khatera Alefi, you taught me I can My life, my blood, my light You loved me into flight Khatera Alefi, oh, hear me sing You made me everything Khatera Alefi, my name in your hands Khatera Alefi, I stand where I can My life, my blood, my light Still shining from your side Khatera Alefi, forever near You made my path so clear