Motherhood doesn’t always come with a picture-perfect plan, a white picket fence, or a “ready-made family.” I wrote “You Were My Yes” as a deeply personal letter to my son, and to every single mother who has ever cried in the dark out of guilt for the things they couldn’t provide.
We often beat ourselves up for the missing pieces. But what we lack in tradition, we make up for in unbreakable devotion. If you are building a kingdom out of crumbs of hope and stubborn prayers, this song is your reminder that your family is complete. Sacred. Already full.
To all the moms listening: what is the greatest lesson your child has taught you? Tell me in the comments below. Let’s celebrate our journeys.
You Were My Yes Lyrics
I thought I was supposed to have it all figured out.
But I was just a kid… having a kid.
I was so terrified.
Then I looked at you.
Staring at the hospital ceiling, trying to catch my breath
Scared to death, wondering how I’m gonna pass this test
No white picket fence, no ring, no safety net to fall
Just a couple broken pieces and my back against the wall
I felt so empty… until I heard you cry
Swear to God, you brought the color right back to my sky
Tiny little hands, holding onto my thumb
You made me a warrior when my whole body was numb.
I used to cry in the dark, wishing I could give you more
Wishing you had a father walking through that front door
Wanted the picture-perfect table, the laughter, the team
Felt so guilty giving you a broken piece of the dream.
But listen to me…
When the whole world told me no, baby, you were my yes.
Pulled me right out of the dark, pulled me out of the mess.
We ain’t got the fairy tale, the picture in the frame,
But the love inside this house puts the storybooks to shame!
They might say we’re missing pieces, but my God, we’re already full!
You made me soft, you made me brave, you made me beautiful.
Yeah… you were my yes.
Let’s talk about survival, the late-night tears
Me holding you close, trying to quiet your fears
Making miracles out of pennies, stretching out the time
Just to make sure that your little light could shine
If they ever try to tell you that you’re missing out on love
‘Cause our family looks a little different than the ones above…
Just look at how we stand, look at what we survived!
I look into your eyes and I know I’m alive.
Yeah, I used to cry in the dark, wishing I could give you more
Wishing you had a father walking through that front door
But I look at you now, and I finally see
You are everything I’m fighting for!
Sacred. That’s the only word that I can find.
Sacred how you came and left the broken girl behind.
I couldn’t give you the perfect start, I know it’s true…
But I swear I’ll spend my whole life making it up to you!
You were never a mistake!
You were the missing piece I didn’t know I had to take!
Yeah!
When the whole world told me no, baby, you were my yes!
Pulled me right out of the dark, pulled me out of the mess!
We ain’t got the fairy tale, the picture in the frame
But the love inside this house puts the storybooks to shame!
They might say we’re missing pieces, but my God, we’re already full!
You made me soft, you made me brave, you made me beautiful!
Yeah, you were my yes.
Ooh, you made me a mother!
My greatest becoming!
Already full, baby!
My yes.
