[Intro]
Morning breaks, shadows still cast
Echoes ringing in an empty past
Silent tears fall like rain
A hero gone, but love remains
[Verse 1]
Last night, I laid awake in dark despair
Thoughts of you, flowing everywhere
A Marine, proud and brave, you stood so tall
Now I wonder how to carry it all
[Pre-Chorus]
Your voice, a whisper in my mind
A voicemail I can't rewind
You told me to find my way, to heal and grow
But behind these words, I just don’t know
[Chorus]
What do you say when they say goodbye?
When the heart’s heavy, and tears fill the sky
In the silence, I hear your call
A hero’s last stand, giving all
What do you do when love is gone?
When the dawn breaks, and the pain is strong
I hold on to memories, bright and true
Forever grateful, forever blue
[Verse 2]
Your wife’s eyes, they tell the story
Needing you near, holding on to glory
Nieces and nephews, longing for your touch
Missing you, loving you so much
[Pre-Chorus]
Your words in that voicemail stay
Guiding me through each day
You asked me to be strong, to carry on
But inside, I’m still so torn
[Chorus]
What do you say when they say goodbye?
When the heart’s heavy, and tears fill the sky
In the silence, I hear your call
A hero’s last stand, giving all
What do you do when love is gone?
When the dawn breaks, and the pain is strong
I hold on to memories, bright and true
Forever grateful, forever blue
[Bridge]
Sunrise brings a new day’s light
But shadows linger in the night
Your sacrifice, a shining star
Guiding us from afar
[Outro]
Though you're gone, your spirit’s near
In every hope, in every tear
Marine who gave his all for freedom's glow
In our hearts, you'll always be known
**Style:** Emotional ballad, acoustic guitar, gentle piano, heartfelt vocals
**Title:** Shadows in the Dawn
wildcowboydasher
