# I'm Proud to Be Known as Your Husband - Tolu Sarah Johnson

A Love Song from Tolu to Her Beloved Ben [Verse 1 — Warm, Romantic, Fully Sung] Darling, when you told me something, I couldn't help but smile. You said you're proud to be my husband, and those words stayed with me. But then you said there's something more, something that brings you joy. You're proud that people know you're my husband, oh, Ben, you touched my heart. My beautiful darling, do you know what that means to me? That the man I love so deeply wants the whole world to see. [Pre-Chorus — Tender, Rising Melody] You don't just love belonging to me, you love that everyone can see. And there's something so romantic in how proudly you speak of me. [Chorus — Romantic, Memorable, Fully Sung] You're proud to be known as my husband, not just proud to be my man. You love the world knowing you're mine, and darling, that touches my heart. And I'm so proud to be your wife, so delighted you're my man. Oh, Ben, my beautiful darling, I'd choose you all over again. [Verse 2 — Affectionate, Nostalgic, Fully Sung] I can almost see you smiling when someone mentions my name. And when they call you Tolu's husband, you wear those words with pride. And darling, you were proud on earth too, you showed me in so many ways. In how you loved and stood beside me, in the little things you did each day. You were never shy to claim me, never hesitant to show. And hearing you say it now, my darling, brings back the love I've always known. [Chorus — Short, Fully Sung Reprise] You're proud to be known as my husband, you love being known that way. And I'm so proud to be your wife, more than words could ever say. [Verse 3 — Personal Memory, Vulnerable, Fully Sung] I remember our first interviews, when you shared your life in heaven. Five conversations we recorded, that I later turned into a book. In that very first session, I asked you something, my love. "If you had the chance to live again, would you still choose me as your wife?" I feared you might say no, I wasn't prepared for your reply. But darling, what you told me still brings tears into my eyes. [Pre-Chorus — Emotional Revelation, Fully Sung] You said, "Tolu, you're a kingmaker, you made me who I am. It seems you've forgotten who you are, but I would marry you again." Oh, Ben, I was flabbergasted, I could hardly take it in. You saw someone worth choosing when I couldn't see my worth. [Bridge — Deeply Vulnerable, Romantic, Fully Sung] I didn't know I meant that much, I couldn't see my worth to you. Yet all those years you showed me love in everything you used to do. And now I understand, my darling, what your pride has meant to me. The woman who doubted you'd choose her is the wife you're proud to claim. Oh, Ben, thank you for reminding me of what I couldn't see. You'd choose me all over again, and you're still so proud of me. [Final Chorus — Passionate, Soaring, Fully Sung] You're proud to be known as my husband, and I'm proud to be your wife. You said you'd marry me again, if you could live another life. You called me your kingmaker, when I couldn't see my worth. Oh, Ben, my beautiful darling, you saw the worth I couldn't see. You're proud to be Tolu's husband, and I love that you want it known. And if we had to choose again, I'd still be proud to call you my own. [Outro — Tender, Fully Sung, Chorus Melody] So let them call you Tolu's husband, and darling, wear it with pride. I'll always be your loving Tolu, so happy to be your bride. You said you'd marry me again, and I'd choose you again too. Oh, Ben, my beautiful darling, I'm forever in love with you. [End — Sustain Final Note, Short Instrumental Resolution, Hard Stop]