[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.”)
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