That Hot August Kiss

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a kind of heat that summer brings Cicadas hum and the church bell rings Some days just pass, some days stay true August tenth of '96, it was me and you One shy kiss in the evening light And two hearts knew that it felt right [Chorus] Happy birthday to my faithful man Who kneels to pray and takes my hand You put God first, and we followed through And every blessing led me back to you Rick, you're my peace, my steady ground The truest love I've ever found [Verse 2] I gave you a rose to show my heart You knew right then we'd never part Barefoot walks where the waves rolled in Sunburned cheeks and a salty grin You played me "All My Life" one night I sang "Because You Loved Me," holding tight [Chorus] Happy birthday to my faithful man Who kneels to pray and takes my hand You put God first, and we followed through And every blessing led me back to you Rick, you're my peace, my steady ground The truest love I've ever found [Bridge] Our hearts were bigger than the sea And the Lord, He built this family Every year that we've been blessed Is a prayer of thankfulness [Verse 3] Now we're older and the days go slow But I still feel that summer glow When I close my eyes on a hot August day I taste that kiss that made you stay Another year, another candle's light I'll love you, darling, all my life [Chorus] Happy birthday to my faithful man Who walks with God and holds my hand You put Him first, and we followed through And every blessing led me back to you Rick, you're my peace, my steady ground The truest love I've ever found [Outro] On a hot August day, love came to stay And I'll thank the Lord for you every day