Ever Since Minute 1 - lyrics

Ever Since Minute One

1 to 11, I came into light,
Straight to your arms, the first thing I saw.
Paua-hazel eyes cut clean through the room,
That’s where my life really started at all.
Soft hands holding, just you and me,
World held its breath for a moment or two.
I heard footsteps, turned my head,
Three lives crossing before I knew.

I didn’t have words, I didn’t have names,
But something in me already knew—

From this minute on, now it’s 11,
I will stand strong, I will stay.
You don’t have to believe in heaven,
Just believe in me—we’re made the same.
Every scar, every price you’ve paid,
I carry it with me every day.
I’ve loved you, Mum, ever since minute one.

Fair skin, thin hair, light in your face,
Angel-tired but steady somehow.
When they said “Rachel,” it all made sense,
You were already saving me now.
First words I heard, I still hear them clear,
Like a promise stitched under my skin:
“I’m gonna love you forever, my bayb,”
Before I even knew how to begin.


I couldn’t answer, I couldn’t reply,
But I made a vow deep inside—

From this minute on, now it’s 11,
I will stand strong, I will stay.
You don’t have to believe in heaven,
Just believe in me—we’re made the same.
Every scar, every price you’ve paid,
I carry it with me every day.
I’ve loved you, Mum, ever since minute one.

12th of August, 1987,
1 long minute to 11, I swear—
If the world ever questions your worth,
I’ll be standing right there.
You gave everything without applause,
Held the line when it hurt like hell,
So when you doubt yourself, hear my voice:
I know who you are. I can tell.

From this minute on, now it’s 11,
I will stand strong, I will stay.
You don’t have to believe in heaven,
Just believe in me—we’re made the same.

Long story short…
I love you, Mum.
And this is how I’ve felt about you
Ever since minute 1.

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