“The Way You Always Have” is a love letter from a son to the woman who’s been his anchor through every storm — his mama.

This song is for the moms who held shaking hands through the night, kissed away scars, and kept the light on when the world felt too dark to face. It tells the story of a boy who grew into a man, went off to the Army, faced fear and war… but never stopped drawing strength from the kindness and courage of the woman who raised him.

From those early days of being kept safe and warm, to the miles and battles that followed, her love was the guiding light that pulled him through. Now, as time shows on her face, he’s determined to be there for her — to take care of her the way she always has for him.

Gentle acoustic guitars and intimate vocals carry lyrics about sacrifice, gratitude, and that unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. It’s a tribute to every mama whose name might never be famous, but whose love changed a life forever.

Formerly known as “Always Her Little Boy,” this version goes deeper into that promise:
to honor her, protect her, and make sure she never doubts how loved she truly is.

If you’ve got a mom, grandma, or mother figure who’s been your shelter and saving grace… this one’s for you. 💛

The Way You Always Have

I am an artist shaped by real life using reality to master what's  not—heartbreak, redemption, and the long road back to truth.
I started writing music as a way to make sense of the world around me: the people I’ve loved, the mistakes I’ve owned, and the hope I still chase. Every song I create is built on honesty—raw stories pulled from the deepest parts of my life. From dark piano ballads to acoustic confessions, my music is where regret meets healing and where the human heart finds its voice again.

I’m not trying to be perfect—I’m just trying to be real. My journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s given me something better than perfection: perspective. If my songs can make someone feel understood, less alone, or brave enough to face their own truth, then I’ve done what I came here to do.


The Way You Always Have

Mark Beegle aka Kade Merrin