Yeah, check it
Nine years down, a lifetime to go
Maryann, you already know
This is for the one who stayed when the lights were low
Let’s take it back
I remember the days, nothing to my name
No house, no property, just a flickering flame
I didn't even have a spoon I could call my own
But you saw a king when I was sitting on a throne of stone
I was empty-handed, world looking at me cold
But you had a vision that would never fold
I walked up to your family, took the boldest step
With your faith in God, that’s where the power kept
People said walk away, said I had no plan
But you chose the heart, you chose the man
Oh, Maryann, nine years of grace
I see heaven’s mercy written on your face
From nothing to everything, we built it from the ground
In a world of noise, you were the only sound
My rock, my anchor, my beautiful queen
The best part of the life that we’ve ever seen
Happy anniversary, my love, my light
Everything we do, we do it right
Two years on the grind, eating rice and stew
Eba and okra, yeah, just me and you
Buying two hundred naira meat, cutting it so small
Just to make it stretch, standing ten feet tall
Running after BRT, catching every ride
I was broke but rich with you by my side
No job after the vows, but you never checked the time
You didn't disrespect, you just helped me climb
You told me 'Money’s coming', and it came right on cue
Just like the prophecy that started with you
Oh, Maryann, nine years of grace
I see heaven’s mercy written on your face
From nothing to everything, we built it from the ground
In a world of noise, you were the only sound
My rock, my anchor, my beautiful queen
The best part of the life that we’ve ever seen
Happy anniversary, my love, my light
Everything we do, we do it right
Then came the greatest gifts, Christensen and Felicity
They look at you, Maryann, and see the legacy
They’re proud of their mother, and I’m proud of my wife
You’re the heartbeat inside of this beautiful life
I promise to be better, a partner and a friend
To love you even more until the very end
Oh, Maryann, nine years of grace
I see heaven’s mercy written on your face
From nothing to everything, we built it from the ground
In a world of noise, you were the only sound
My rock, my anchor, my beautiful queen
The best part of the life that we’ve ever seen
Happy anniversary, my love, my light
Everything we do, we do it right
Yeah
Nine years, Maryann
From the BRT bus to where we are now
I’m never letting go
Just gratitude, baby
Only love
Happy anniversary, my queen maryann