[acoustic Guitar]
[Intro]
[Male Vocal]
Verse 1
Alarm goes off while it’s still dark
Cold coffee, keys in the car
Dad moves quiet through the house
Trying not to wake anyone
Mom’s changing clothes in the bathroom light
Another shift, another night
Quick kiss, door shuts
Same routine, no fuss
Pre-Chorus 1
Step by step, they don’t slow down
Keep their heads up, never hit the ground
Chorus (2-line Radio Hook)
They keep going, they don’t break
Holding it down for their family’s sake
Step by step, they don’t slow down
Keep their heads up, never hit the ground
Verse 2
Two jobs stacked, no time to rest
Stretching hours, stretching checks
Gas price change every week
Groceries cost more than they did
Phone lights up with another notice
Mom sighs, Dad stay focused
They cut back where they can
Do what they said they would
Pre-Chorus 2
Every mile, every turn
Keep the fire, never let it burn
Chorus (2-line Radio Hook)
They keep going, they don’t break
Holding it down for their family’s sake
Still holding it down
Bridge 1
Late night talk, plotting tomorrow
Small wins today, lift the sorrow
They keep moving, won’t slow down
Love is the fuel that runs this town
Verse 3
Kids laughing in the next room
Shoes worn thin but moving fast
Birthday candles, only a few
Still they make the moment last
Dad say “We good,” Mom say “Yeah”
Tie it tight and run it back
World feel heavy outside the door
Inside, they steady the floor
Step by step, they don’t slow down
Keep their heads up, never hit the ground
Still holding it down
Bridge 2
When it’s hard, they don’t fold
Carry love more than gold
Show up every single day
That’s how they find their way
Chorus (2-line Radio Hook)
They keep going, they don’t break
Holding it down for their family’s sake
Step by step, they don’t slow down
Keep their heads up, never hit the ground
Still holding it down
Verse 4
Morning rush, toast burns quick
Coffee spills, the clock ticks fast
Traffic jam, another late start
They breathe deep, push through the part
Lunch packed, notes in the bag
Remind the kids they’re doing their best
Every little thing counts today
They keep moving, don’t delay
Bridge 2
When it’s hard, they don’t fold
Carry love more than gold
Show up every single day
That’s how they find their way
Still holding it down
Verse 5
Night falls, bills stacked high
Counting coins, watching time fly
Old shoes, worn keys, quiet sighs
Still they smile, dry their eyes
Stories shared at the kitchen table
Plans for a better life, if able
Hands are tired, hearts are full
Family first, that’s the rule
Outro
Morning comes, back outside
Same road, same pride
Still holding it down
Still holding it down
