Ji, Keep Shining

[Intro]

Yeah, this one’s for Ji

Artesia, New Mexico

Family in the room, let’s go

[Verse 1]

Ji walks in and the whole room wakes

Big heart, big laugh, good moves, no brakes

Elias and Julia, his pride, his joy

Two bright names that can lift him up, boy

Movies on the weekend, popcorn in the bowl

Sports on the screen while the good times roll

Pack a bag, pick a place, he’s ready to roam

But wherever they gather, that’s where he calls home

[Pre-Chorus]

He can fix what’s broken, make a plan from the start

Build with his hands, lead with his heart

New road in construction, watch him rise

Putting dreams together right before our eyes

[Chorus]

Ji, keep shining, everybody knows your name

Family man, you bring the fire to the game

Cook it up, take us places, make the memories stay

Elias, Julia, Diane—love you every day

Ji, hands up, let the good times begin

From Artesia to the world, let the bright days in

With your people by your side, there’s nothing you can’t do

Ji, this whole celebration is for you

[Verse 2]

Diane loves him fully, flaws and all

She’s the steady one who catches every fall

Unconditional, a love that never bends

The kind that turns a house into a home again

Outgoing spirit, always bringing folks near

A story at the table, a joke everyone hears

He’ll season the meal, then he’ll serve up the plate

Quality time with the ones he can’t replace

[Pre-Chorus]

He can fix what’s broken, make a plan from the start

Build with his hands, lead with his heart

New road in construction, watch him rise

Putting dreams together right before our eyes

[Chorus]

Ji, keep shining, everybody knows your name

Family man, you bring the fire to the game

Cook it up, take us places, make the memories stay

Elias, Julia, Diane—love you every day

Ji, hands up, let the good times begin

From Artesia to the world, let the bright days in

With your people by your side, there’s nothing you can’t do

Ji, this whole celebration is for you

[Bridge]

Here’s to the trips and the late-night talks

The little repairs and the long walks

The meals made with love, the games outside

Every mile gets better with your family beside

[Final Chorus]

Ji, keep shining, everybody knows your name

Family man, you bring the fire to the game

Cook it up, take us places, make the memories stay

Elias, Julia, Diane—love you every day

Ji, hands up, let the good times begin

From Artesia to the world, let the bright days in

With your people by your side, there’s nothing you can’t do

Ji, this whole celebration is for you

[Outro]

For Ji, with love from the ones who know

A handyman heart and a future ready to grow

Artesia, sing it loud, let the whole world hear

Family, pride, and love—another great year