Bent and Broken

[Verse 1]
My body's been bent and broken,
Like a fence post in the wind.
These scars ain't just for showin',
They're the story of where I've been.
[Prechorus]
The nights are long, the road is rough,
But somehow I keep callin' their bluff.
[Chorus]
I've been through hell more times than I can count,
But I always get back up and stand my ground.
The fire burns, but it won't take me down,
Bent and broken, but I won't drown.
[Verse 2]
My soul has cracks and splinters,
Like a pane of old stained glass.
Each one tells a tale of winters,
And storms I thought would never pass.
[Prechorus]
The weight of it could make me fall,
But I won't crumble, I won't crawl.
[Chorus]
I've been through hell more times than I can count,
But I always get back up and stand my ground.
The fire burns, but it won't take me down,
Bent and broken, but I won't drown.

soul, male vocals; a stripped-down arrangement with acoustic guitar and subtle fiddle accompaniment, with a slight gravelly edge to convey resilience., acoustic, country, focusing on raw emotion and storytelling. the vocals should be heartfelt, melodic