Between The Goalposts Under The Stars

Tall for his age, standing proud
Olive skin glowing under stadium lights
Loose clothes, headphones, rhythm loud
Dreams bigger than the city at night

Joystick days, late-night beats
Heart so soft, but his mind so strong
He looks at me, smiles and repeats
Grandpa, I love you, that's my favorite song

Raised with respect, taught to stand tall
Honor the past, but answer the call
Far from the land where his blood was born
Still carries Brazil in everything he's worn

Between the posts, Lorenzo flies so free
A guardian of hope, just like family
Hands to the sky, eyes on the ball
A boy with faith, he won't ever fall
Between the posts and the stars above
That's where he stands, with courage and love

Only child, but never alone
Angels watching every save
Patriot heart, even far from home
Green and yellow in the flag he waves

He tells me sometimes, quiet and slow
I wish I could see Brazil someday
It breaks my heart, but deep down I know
He's safe where he is, and that's okay

His father taught him right from wrong
Respect the elders, be proud, be strong
His mother's prayers every night
Guide his steps and give him light

Between the posts, Lorenzo flies so free
A guardian of hope, just like family
Hands to the sky, eyes on the ball
A boy with faith, he won't ever fall
Between the posts and the stars above
That's where he stands, with courage and love

Mormon faith, Christian soul
Living by truth and self-control
I cross the borders when I can
Just to hold him, man to man

One day the road will open wide
And he'll walk the land on the other side
Till then, I pray, I wait, I know
God's got my boy wherever he goes

Between the posts, destiny calls
From Utah fields to distant walls
A keeper of dreams, a keeper of light
Lorenzo shines in every fight
Between the posts and the stars above
That's my legacy, that's my love

Yeah
From a grandfather's heart
To Lorenzo's soul