Thankful

[Verse 1 —

Bad news burning on every screen,

World’s grown heavy, can’t find the dream.

Jobs don’t last, bills never lie—

Been dragging the weight of a worn-out life.

Wore the boots, stood far from home,

Miles of desert, nights alone.

Held my breath under foreign skies,

Prayed to God just to stay alive.

[Pre-Chorus —

I’ve been broken, I’ve been bruised,

But somehow I made it through.

[Chorus —

I’m thankful I’m alive, still breathing tonight,

Through the darkness, through the fight — I’m holding on tight.

Every scar, every tear, they tell me why:

I’m thankful — yeah, thankful — I’m alive.

[Verse 2 —

Pilots climbing through endless clouds,

Truckers rolling, miles and doubts.

Families waiting by the door,

Counting days till they’re whole once more.

Life cuts deep like a sharpened knife,

But every heartbeat says I’ve got life.

When loneliness tries to drag me down,

I stand back up and plant my ground.

[Pre-Chorus —

I’ve been broken, I’ve been bruised,

But every day’s a chance renewed.

[Chorus —

I’m thankful I’m alive, still breathing tonight,

Through the fire, through the fight — I’m holding on tight.

Every scar, every tear, they tell me why:

I’m thankful — so thankful — I’m alive.

[Bridge —

For the soldier, pilot, the ones on the road,

For mothers and fathers who carry the load.

Life is fragile — here we stand,

Stronger together, hand in hand.

[Final Chorus —

I’m thankful I’m alive, still breathing tonight,

Through the storm, through the night — I’m holding on tight.

Every scar, every tear, they tell me why:

I’m thankful — yeah, thankful — I’m alive.

(Repeat last line as crowd sing-along: “So thankful — I’m alive.”)