[Intro] (The beat starts with a classic reggae drum fill. The bass drops in heavy.) Vocal Fry: Lead singer starts with a low, gravelly "Yeah... Lord, we thank you..." [00:00] Octave Doubling: Lead vocals are doubled an octave lower for a deep, grounded feel. [Verse 1] Style: Unison (Lead & Backing) Through the highs and lows, You kept us going, [00:14] When the road was hard, You led us on. Style: Close Harmony (Trio) You put food on the table and clothed us warm, [00:26] Every breath we breathe, Lord, we thank You for. [Pre-Chorus] Style: Phrased Unison transitioning to Open Harmony When we didn't see chances of survival, [00:38] You proved again who You are! [Chorus] Style: Full Choir (Soprano, Alto, Tenor) with Reggae "Chop" Choir: So I bless Your name! Thank You Lord for all You’ve done! [00:52] Style: Belting (Lead Vocalist over the choir) Lead: (Belting) ALL YOU’VE DONE! Choir: I bless Your name! Thank You Lord for victories I won! [01:01] Style: Parallel Doubling (Alto and Tenor following the melody) Choir: Your mercy and grace carried us through time and space. [01:12] [Verse 2] Style: Duet (Soprano and Tenor) As the old year fades away, [01:23] As we welcome this New Year, Style: Homophony (Backing vocals supporting the lead melody) We bless You Lord today and forever. You are our shelter in the rain, [01:31] Our healing in the time of pain. [Bridge] Style: Vocal Chorus (Call and Response) Lead: When doors were closed? Choir: YOU MADE A WAY! [01:43] Lead: Your hands upon us? Choir: EVERY DAY! Style: Octave Doubling & Parallel Doubling For life, for hope, for family, we give You thanks eternally! [02:02] [New Year Declaration] Style: Phrased Unison (Sharp, rhythmic delivery over the reggae beat) Now we welcome a brand new year, [02:14] With faith, not worry, not fear! You go before us and make the way clear. [02:25] Style: Belting Our future rests in Your command! [Final Chorus / Outro] Style: Full Choir (Grand Finale with Close Harmony) We declare blessings, peace, and life in Jesus' name! [02:36] Style: Vocal Fry & Belting (Lead ad-libs) Lead: (Vocal Fry) Yeah... (Transition to Belting) GLORY TO THE MOST HIGH! [03:08] Choir: (Open Harmony) From year to year Your love remains! [03:30] Style: Homophony All praise... all praise... to Your name! [03:44] (The track fades out with the choir singing a Phrased Unison "Amen" over the skanking reggae rhythm.)

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