Born tall, but when you were small,
The sink became your mixing pot
We called you Potion
Your heart was an ocean
You always gave the best advice
Marquise, I miss you

Jeans cuffed, your shirt buttoned up
Your hands upon my shoulders
Dimples were smiling
Your voice it was dancing
You always had the biggest shoes
Marquise, I miss you

You said, “I love you, Ma”
That moment is forever
You were my best friend
You were my best friend
My angel.

Old soul, you loved vintage cars
And sang to old school R&B
Dressed in your bathrobe
Surrounded by candles
Grandma said ‘you’ve been here before’
Marquise, I miss you

Proud man, you loved the work
You did as an ambassador
Creating a safe space
For all the young people
And then my whole world changed
Marquise, I miss you

You said, “I love you, Ma”
That moment is forever
You were my best friend
You were my best friend
My angel.

Still young, you were only fourteen
And on your phone to help a friend
My life changed forever
I feel so angry
That I won’t see you growing up
Marquise, I miss you

Makhi and me, we carry your stories,
You’ll always be a part of us
I know that you’re up there
With your uncle and grandpa
It’s their turn to look after you
Marquise, I miss you
I’ll keep your candle burning
Marquise, I miss you
I’ll keep your candle burning