Quiet Sacrifice

The ramp comes down, the straps won’t stay,

It takes some time just to start the day,

You lift and guide, adjust each wheel,

You hide the strain in how you feel.

(Chorus)

It tears me down just to be your strength,

But I never show what it costs at length.

But you never let that feeling show,

You carry love where no one goes.

The van door sticks, the buckle’s tight,

You smile through it, make it light,

Cars pass by, they never see,

How long it takes just to be free.

Inside the store, the aisles are tight,

You turn and twist to get it right,

You reach the shelf, you grab their things,

Ignoring what the effort brings.

(Chorus)

It tears me down just to be your strength,

But I never show what it costs at length.

I would never let that feeling show,

You carry love where no one goes.

Then back again, the same routine,

Lift and lock and in between,

Your arms are sore, your back is too,

But not one word escapes from you.

You make it home, the day is through,

And something warm comes over you,

The work was hard, but love came through,

And that’s what makes it all feel true.

(Bridge)

No one sees the tears you hide,

Or every time you’ve pushed your pride,

No medals hang for what you give,

Just quiet strength in how you live,

But in those moments, worn and true,

You’re changing lives just being you.

(Chorus)

It tears me down just to be your strength,

But I never show what it costs at length.

I would never let that feeling show,

You carry love where no one goes.

When the night falls and I finally breathe,

All the weight just slips off me quietly,

Through all the pain, one truth shines through,

There’s nothing stronger than what we do.

We drag ourselves home, but our hearts still know,

We’ll be right there when you’re ready to go.

We’ll be right there when you’re ready to go.