Maria Lopez, you used to light the room
With a laugh so wild, like a rose in bloom
You danced through the streets like the queen of July
Now the mirror tells a story, it can't deny
Here's to you, Maria Lopez
The world spun fast, but you held your ground
Every wrinkle is a map of places you've been
And every line's a song the years have penned
The boys would whistle as you passed by the gate
But time's a thief that never hesitates
Your beauty's not gone, it's just changed its clothes
It hides in your eyes, where the fire still glows
Here's to you, Maria Lopez
The world spun fast, but you held your ground
Every wrinkle is a map of places you've been
And every line's a song the years have penned
They don't see the girl who climbed up the hill
With dreams so loud they could never sit still
But I see her there, she's still in your smile
It's just softer now, but it's been there a while
Here's to you, Maria Lopez
The years were heavy, but you stood tall
Every wrinkle's a tear that has dried in the sun
Every line's a reminder of battles won
Maria Lopez, the rose never died
It just grew roots deep on the inside
And when you laugh, I swear I still see
The girl you were, wild and free...