Ivan

[Verse 1]
Came from far with empty hands,
Built a life from grains of sand.
Never asked, never complained,
Through the tired, through the strain.
A quiet friend who saw my worth,
The strongest heart upon this earth.

[Chorus]
Oh, Ivan, you carry the world,
Never seen, but oh so loved.
You give your last, you hold us all,
A gentle wall that will not fall.
More than you know, you're loved, you're praised —
Ivan, you light our darkest days.

[Verse 2]
His family is his beating heart,
He'd cross the fire, he'd play his part.
Gives his all when he is worn,
Stays awake through every storm.
A protector, steady and true,
There's nothing that he wouldn't do.

[Chorus]
Oh, Ivan, you carry the world,
Never seen, but oh so loved.
You give your last, you hold us all,
A gentle wall that will not fall.
More than you know, you're loved, you're praised —
Ivan, you light our darkest days.

[Bridge]
"EL DIABLO Is his nickname,"
But his soul's a tender flame.
He never made me feel so small,
He lifted me above it all.

[Verse 3]
So rest your shoulders, lay them down,
Let peace be the softest sound.
A new beginning, calm and clear,
You're seen, you're valued, you are dear.
For all the years you gave away,
We honor you, we sing today.

[Chorus]
Oh, Ivan, you carry the world,
Never seen, but oh so loved.
You give your last, you hold us all,
A gentle wall that will not fall.
More than you know, you're loved, you're praised —
Ivan, you light our darkest days.

[Outro]
Respected, appreciated, true —
There's so much love surrounding you.