New Year, New Heart (Harness the Light)

Do ya hear dat?

It’s time, say it with me now….

New Year, New Heart: Harness the Light(A gritty, dark Appalachian folk-rap track shifting into explosive gospel-funk, celebrating life’s purpose after the fire.)(Intro)(A low, rhythmic slap-bass pulses under a buzzing jaw-harp. The acoustic slide-guitar weeps, then sharpens into a confident, driving groove. Heavy rap drums hit hard.)(Verse 1 - Rap)I spent months in the valley, counting pennies in the dirt,Watched the gears strip away, felt the sting of the hurt.But the calendar turned, and the fog started clearing,There's a shift in the wind and a new voice I'm hearing.No more surviving, it’s time for understanding,No more just bracing for a turbulent landing.I stripped off the armor, let the old skin break,Got a new year, new heart, and a clean soul to wake.(Chorus - Gospel-Funk)(The slide-guitar screams as a massive gospel choir joins in. The slap-bass walks up with pure funk energy.)Oh, open up your eyes, see the morning break!Every single breath is a choice you make!Harness your role, give your love to the wild,Walk into the light like a reborn child!We are learning how to live, learning how to see,Reborn in the rebirth, fully bound to be free!(Verse 2 - Rap)(The drums drop to a heavy, minimalist stomp; the jaw-harp twangs sharply.)I see my place in the puzzle, see my hand in the wheel,It’s about what we give and the humanity we heal.Every struggle was a lesson just to teach me the code,Now I’m driving with purpose down this open road.I’m savoring the breath, yeah, I’m tasting the joy,Using every single tool that the hardships destroyed.From Bloomington to Indy, got the vision aligned,Leaving the fear and the shadows behind.(Chorus - Gospel-Funk)(Full explosive energy, drums pushing fast, bass popping hard.)Oh, open up your eyes, see the morning break!Every single breath is a choice you make!Harness your role, give your love to the wild,Walk into the light like a reborn child!We are learning how to live, learning how to see,Reborn in the rebirth, fully bound to be free!(Bridge - Call and Response)(The rap drums drop out. Just a heavy slap-bass groove, handclaps, and acoustic guitar strumming.)Lead: I can see it now!Choir: (New heart, new mind!)Lead: I can feel it now!Choir: (Left the smoke behind!)Lead: What's my role today?Choir: (To love and to learn!)Lead: Let the fire fade...Choir: (Watch the new life burn!)(Outro)(The heavy rap drums crush back in for one final bar, then suddenly drop. The acoustic slide-guitar plays a sweet, soaring major chord. The jaw-harp echoes out.)Fully seeing it now.Every lesson learned.Enjoying the ride.(Spoken) New year. New heart. Go.(Final slap of the bass string