Marked This Day
by Robert Ramage
Intro (50s vibe – finger snaps, upright bass, light guitar)
Mm… yeah
Some days just…
stick with you.
Verse 1 (cool, conversational, old-school sway)
Same sun, same street, same thoughts in my head
Same old voices saying, “man, something’s gotta change”
Bad habits talking like they know my name
But I finally saw them for what they became
I tied my shoes, took a breath real slow
Didn’t need a sign, just needed to go
Didn’t feel like winning, didn’t feel brave
Just felt done being stuck in the same old place
Pre-Chorus (lift begins, disco pulse sneaks in)
Funny how freedom don’t shout or scream
It shows up quiet like a brand-new dream
One small move, then the light comes on
Next thing you know… you’re already gone
Chorus (DISCO SWAY + POP JOY)
Ooh, this is one of those days you remember
Put a mark on your heart forever
Walked away clean, shoulders light
Left my past in the neon night
They didn’t think I’d ever move
Didn’t think I’d ever choose
But here I am, feeling young
Yeah, this is the day I won
Verse 2 (brighter, bouncier, confident strut)
I stopped explaining, stopped looking back
Stopped chasing ghosts I never could catch
Closed a few doors, didn’t say a word
Funny how peace feels better than heard
Every step started swinging in time
Like the world finally fell in line
I didn’t change overnight
I just chose myself that night
Pre-Chorus 2 (bigger groove)
You don’t rise in a flash of flame
You rise when you stop playing the same old game
New shoes, new walk, new tune
Man, I should’ve done this sooner
Chorus (bigger, joyful, dance-floor ready)
Ooh, this is one of those days you remember
Put a mark on your heart forever
Walked away clean, shoulders light
Left my past in the neon night
They didn’t think I’d ever move
Didn’t think I’d ever choose
But here I am, feeling young
Yeah, this is the day I won
Bridge (drop → clap build → release)
Living in the past will steal your shine
Keep you dancing with the wrong old time
So I let it go, let it fade
Best damn move I ever made
(Pause)
Then the beat comes back…
Final Chorus (FULL SWAY – happy, victorious)
Ooh, this is one of those nights you remember
When you finally feel the pressure surrender
New year, new dawn, new spin
Let the good life finally begin
They can stay, they can doubt
I found my rhythm, I found my sound
Hands up high, feel the sun
Yeah, this is the day I won
Outro (50s cool returns)
Some days fade…
Some days change everything.
Mm… yeah.
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