Here He Stands (Verse 1) Late August heat in an Indiana sky White dress glowing, tears in my eyes Feels like yesterday you were small in my hands Five pounds, fifteen ounces… now here you stand Didn’t even know who you’d be Till the doctor smiled and handed you to me And I whispered, “Lord, help me do this right”— Now I’m watching you start your life (Pre-Chorus) Blonde hair, those blue eyes Same soft heart your whole life (Chorus) And here he stands, all grown up With a gentle heart and a steady kind of love Still making jokes that don’t quite land But she laughs like she understands He’s got his father’s name, his mama’s eyes And a faith that’s carried him his whole life I prayed for this day, and here it is— Here he stands… and here she is (Verse 2) You always tried to do things right Books and grades kept you up at night If you fell short, you felt it deep Cared more than most kids ever keep You just wanted to make us proud Never needed to say it out loud That tender heart’s still who you are— It’s been there from the start (Pre-Chorus) Life came fast, you didn’t run You became more than just a son (Verse 3) (this is the powerful one—kept respectful + strong) You held your girl with shaking hands Still just a boy becoming a man Tears in your eyes, but you stayed strong And stepped right in where you belonged Late nights rocking her to sleep Learning love that runs that deep Changing diapers, giving your best— God saw you rise up in that test (Pre-Chorus) You didn’t walk away, you stood your ground That’s the man I’m looking at now (Chorus) And here he stands, all grown up With a stronger heart and a fearless kind of love Still making jokes that don’t quite land But she laughs like she understands He’s got his father’s name, his mama’s eyes And a faith that’s carried him his whole life I prayed for this day, and here it is— Here he stands… and here she is (Bridge) (faith-centered) Build it on the rock, let the storms roll in Hold on tight when the world gives in Love like Jesus, patient and true And He’ll walk every step with you (Final Chorus – emotional peak) Yeah here he stands, all grown up With a lifetime promise and a God-made love From a young boy to a faithful man Right where he was always meant to stand And I see forever in their eyes tonight Two hearts walking in His light I prayed for this day, and here it is— Here he stands… (Ending Tag) …my baby, now somebody’s husband.