9. For Melissa

For Melissa

words and music by Matthew Greyling
written for my wonderful sister, Melissa Greyling

ending words written by Nathan Paul, and Heidi Chapman

Lyrics

Look at you, you’re growing up fast
But for a minute, let’s look into the past
‘Cause you and I both know we go way back, so sit back, relax
Lounging around in your crib, do you remember, lazy?
I put a bruise on your head saying “Nice Lissa, baby”
I knew we’d grow up together as best friends right off the bat

You used to be cute, now you are beautiful
But we’ll always be the same little boy and girl

Days go, the years, they fly by
Soon I’ll be singing this song, and you will be a bride
Until then, just know I’m thinking of you every night
Follow your dreams, I’ll be here to support you
Make your decisions based on what you believe is True
But always remember I’m here to listen if you need me to
And at the end of the day, make sure that you’ve been you

You’re talented, you’re social, you’re pretty
You’re growing into the woman you’re designed to be
But always remember, you’re always a member of the Bear family
Sometimes I sit back, reminisce about our “Dark” days
About the same time we turned our tent into a blaze
Oh boy, those days were great, weren’t they? (keyword = “yes”)

I love my sister, and I always will,
I’m proud to be your brother, that’s how I feel
And someday, when we’re far away, and the mouths keep us apart
I’m gonna whisper, “I love you, Melissa”, and you’ll know it in your heart