Forever in Our Hearts (Mama Grace)
Kayode Adesiyan
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About this song
A reflective memorial song for Mama Grace, honouring her life of prayer, teaching, hospitality and love. Though tears remain, the song gives thanks for a faithful legacy and rests in the hope of Christ.
Proverbs 10:7
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Behind the song
Forever in Our Hearts is the quieter memorial companion to Mama Grace, O Seun. It remembers Grace Bukúnọlá as mother, friend, teacher, grandmother, counsellor and woman of prayer. The song makes space for grief without allowing grief to erase gratitude. It remembers her birthday calls, hospitality, care for young people and the prayers she offered over others, while affirming that the memory of the righteous remains a blessing. Its closing hope is Christian resurrection hope: the earthly goodbye is real, but it is not the final word. The song therefore becomes both remembrance and faith — carrying her light forward until the day of reunion.
Lyrics
Forever in Our Hearts (Mama Grace)
[Verse 1]
Grace Bukúnọlá, mother and friend,
Prayer on your lips till the very end.
Soft-spoken strength, a calming light,
You taught us love and how to do right.
[Verse 2]
Teacher of many, heart for the young,
“Mummy 2” they called you with grateful tongues.
You opened your home, you opened your hands,
Hospitality shining like a lamp that stands.
[Pre-Chorus]
You called on our birthdays, you checked in with care,
Blessed us with prayers, with words we could wear.
Your elegance, kindness, the joy that you gave—
We thank God for the life that you bravely lived.
[Chorus]
Mama, forever in our hearts you stay,
Your legacy of faith lights up our way.
Though tears may fall, our praise remains,
You rest in Jesus’ arms, free from pain.
Didùn didùn ni iranti olódodo,
Sweet is the memory of the righteous, we know.
[Verse 3]
Pastors you strengthened, children you blessed,
Grandchildren cradled close to your chest.
Daughter-in-love embraced as your own,
In Christ’s compassion your love was shown.
Call: Prayer warrior, gentle counsellor!
Resp: You fought the good fight, kept the faith!
Call: Mother, grandmother, sister, mentor!
Resp: Now crowned in glory at heaven’s gate!
[Chorus]
Mama, forever in our hearts you stay,
Your legacy of faith lights up our way.
Though tears may fall, our praise remains,
You rest in Jesus’ arms, free from pain.
Sweet is the memory of the righteous, we know.
Sleep on, Mama Grace, in perfect peace,
Till resurrection morning, joy released.
We’ll carry your light, we’ll run this race—
Till we meet again, Mama Grace.
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