[VERSE 1]
He walks like Joseph, dreamer with a plan
Holds his family close, does the best he can
Not perfect, no, but faithful to the core
A shepherd like Moses, leading through the storm
He fights like David, not with fists but faith
Stands at the threshold, keeps the wolves away
His strength isn't loud, it's quiet, it's sure
A covering of prayer, a love that endures
[PRE-CHORUS]
I see him on his knees
That's where the warrior breathes
[CHORUS]
Strong and steady, heart of a protector
Built by the Father, not just flesh but spirit
He guards what matters, he lays his life down
A man after God's own heart, that's what I found
Strong and steady, strong and steady
[VERSE 2 — POETIC RAP / SPOKEN WORD]
(Flowing like river water, images unfolding)
He moves like cedar roots through silent stone
Unseen, unhurried, making bedrock home
No thunder in his voice when darkness falls
Just lantern light and footsteps in the hall
He learned his strength from lilies, not from thrones
From sparrows fed, from mustard seeds unknown
A covenant carved in patience, not in haste
The long way round Mount Moriah's grace
He wears no armor when the battle's near
His shield is folded hands, his sword is tears
Not David's sling—he's learned a different art
To break before he ever breaks a heart
He builds her up like city walls at dawn
Brick by whispered brick, the years roll on
No shadow of his frame blocks out her sun
He stands beside, not over, not above
The altar smolders where his pride once stood
Ash and amber, all consumed for good
And from that holy ground, a garden grows
Where she walks fearless, where the wild rose
Blooms against the fence he never raised
Love like open gates, like unbarred praise
This is the mystery the world forgot
The warrior who wins by losing all he's got
[CHORUS]
Strong and steady, heart of a protector
Built by the Father, not just flesh but spirit
He guards what matters, he lays his life down
A man after God's own heart, that's what I found
Strong and steady, strong and steady
[VERSE 3]
He speaks like Jesus, gentle with the weak
Lifts up the broken, finds the lost sheep
His hands are calloused from the work he does
But tender enough to hold a child's trust
He loves like Boaz, sees her worth, her name
Covers her with honor, never plays a game
A refuge, a fortress, but the door stays wide
For the hurting, the wandering, to come inside
[PRE-CHORUS]
I see him on his knees
That's where the warrior breathes
[CHORUS]
Strong and steady, heart of a protector
Built by the Father, not just flesh but spirit
He guards what matters, he lays his life down
A man after God's own heart, that's what I found
Strong and steady, strong and steady
[BRIDGE]
(Light, sung—no vocal runs)
This isn't toxic, this isn't pride
This is Ephesians 5 alive
Loving like Christ loved the church
Putting her first, putting her first
He doesn't dominate, he demonstrates
Sacrifice, not control

[FINAL CHORUS — FULL OUT]
Strong a
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