It takes a lot to know what is love   It's not the big things, but the little things   That can mean enough   A lot of prayers to get me through   And there is never a day that passes by   I don't think of you   You were always there for me   Pushing me and guiding me   Always to succeed      CHORUS   You showed me   When I was young just how to grow   You showed me   Everything that I should know   You showed me   Just how to walk without your hands   'Cause mom you always were   The perfect fan      God has been so good   Blessing me with a family   Who did all they could   And I've had many years of grace   And it flatters me when I see a smile on your face   I wanna thank you for what you've done   In hopes I can give back to you   And be the perfect son      CHORUS - repeat      You showed me how to love   You showed me how to care   And you showed me that you would   always be there   I wanna thank you for that time   And I'm proud to say you're mine      CHORUS - repeat      'Cause mom you always were,   mom you always were   Mom you always were,   you know you always were'   Cause mom you always were... the perfect fan      I love you mom