Verse 1 (Marley vibe – comfort & resilience) Dry your eyes now, love, the night won’t last forever, I know the world’s been cold, but we can warm it up together. You’ve been holding on to pain you never had to carry, Come rest your heart right here, no need to be so wary. Streetlights flicker like they’re whispering your name, But you ain’t walking through this fire all alone again. Pre-Chorus Hold on tight, sunrise gonna chase the gray, Every heavy shadow’s gonna fade away. Chorus (Freedom theme – reggae/soul blend) ’Cause I’ve been running from the trouble that follows me, Dodging every line they try to put on my story. No, I ain’t guilty of the things they say, But they still chase me down like I owe them my fate. You and me, babe, we can break away, Find a little peace on this highway. Verse 2 (I Shot the Sheriff energy – framed, misunderstood) I heard them whisper I’m the one who crossed the line, But they drew the borders just to keep me blind. They want a villain ‘cause they fear a free man, But I keep moving ‘cause I’ve got my own plan. Every badge and every spotlight on my skin, But I ain’t bowin’ to a world built on their sin. Pre-Chorus Hold on tight, don’t let their words sway, We’ll slip through the cracks and ride away. Chorus ’Cause I’ve been running from the trouble that follows me, Dodging every line they try to put on my story. No, I ain’t guilty of the things they say, But they still chase me down like I owe them my fate. You and me, babe, we can break away, Find a little peace on this highway. Bridge (2Pac energy – escape, tenderness, honesty) Girl, you deserve more than the walls they built around you, Let me pull you close, show you what love can really do. We don’t need permission, we just need a minute, Jump in the car, leave this world—we ain’t in it. Your heart’s been bruised, but it’s still beating strong, Roll down the windows, hear our freedom in the song. Verse 3 (Soft, emotional—healing meets rebellion) Let the night wind wipe your tears and fears away, Let the past fall off your shoulders where it lay. We ain’t perfect, but we’re better when we run together, Two souls born to rise above the pressure. As long as you’re here, I’ll never lose my way, You’re my peace, my fire, my getaway. Final Chorus I’ve been running from the trouble that follows me, Dodging every line they try to put on my story. No, I ain’t guilty, but they want me to break, Still we’ll ride on, love, no matter what it takes. You and me, babe, we can break away, Find a little freedom on this highway.

Shadows on the Highway