Intro (Fingerpicked acoustic guitar only.) [Father – Older Male Vocal Only] They say a man leaves pieces of himself In every road his children choose… I never wanted you… To become me. I prayed you’d take Everything I gave… And build something Greater than I could see. (Full band enters.) Verse 1 [Father – Older Male Vocal Only] When you first opened up your eyes The future whispered through the night Quiet soul with thoughtful eyes Little boots and oversized dreams Words came slow—but strength came first You never needed noise to prove your worth Some chase attention just to be known Some change the world without raising their tone Pre-Chorus [Father – Older Male Vocal Only] One careful step became another You kept becoming who you were Character grows where no crowd sees That’s the strongest kind of legacy Chorus [Father – Older Male Vocal Only] So keep running toward what’s true Not for the crowd… Because it’s you Stand with courage Lead with grace Even when you’re out of first place If I leave one thing behind… Let it be this… Leave this world Stronger than before. Verse 2 [Father – Older Male Vocal Only] Before the sunrise found the sky You were chasing one more mile Not for medals… not for fame Just to see who you’d become that day Red and white will call your name New horizons waiting just ahead Blueprint dreams inside your hands Building futures only you can plan Some speak loud to lead a room You earned respect by what you do Steady heart and steady stride That’s the kind of man time can’t deny Verse 3 (Music strips back to acoustic guitar, light percussion and ambient pads.) [Son – Younger Male Vocal ONLY] Father… You showed me strength Without demanding How to keep standing When life kept changing You trusted me When things got hard To help my brother… To guard my sister’s heart The miles ahead Don’t scare me now Because I watched you Show me how I won’t be perfect But I’ll keep growing… Just like you hoped. (Full band explodes back in.) Bridge [Father & Son – Alternate lines, then harmonize] Father: Life won’t always play fair. Son: I know. Father: Some dreams break. Son: I’ll build again. Father: Some people leave. Son: Love stays. Father: Learn from my failures. Son: I’ll carry your wisdom. Together: We’ll choose hope. We’ll choose grace. We’ll keep moving forward… One generation at a time. Final Chorus [Father & Son – Full Duet] We’ll keep running toward what’s true There’s a whole world waiting for you Every mile Every scar Made us into who we are When someday You’re standing there Holding your own child in your arms Teach them hope Teach them kindness Teach them courage Teach them faith Give them more Than I gave you Build a family Even stronger Love a little deeper Forgive a little sooner Leave this world Better than we found it. Outro (Band fades to acoustic guitar and piano.) [Father – Older Male Vocal Only] Trevor… No matter where these roads may lead… Whether it’s another mile… Another bridge… Another dream… I’ll always see… That quiet little boy… Who grew into… One remarkable man. Go farther than I did. Build higher than I could. Love deeper than I learned. When you’re standing there… Beside your own young one… Remember this… Don’t just follow my footsteps. Go further than me. Know I’m still here… In every song you’ve sung.
