Fight Life Back

[Verse 1]
Had it all once
Big truck, big dreams
Cold beer in the fridge
Name on the team
Then the lights cut
Red tag on the door
Half a tank in the Chevy
Change on the floor
[Chorus]
I got hit, but I hit right back
Life swung first, but I don’t crack
Electric off and my rent’s runnin’ late
But I ain’t layin’ down, I don’t break, I don’t fade (oh no)
Momma raised me, taught me like that
You don’t run, boy, you fight life back
I will rise, I will stand, I will win in the end
I will have it all again
[Verse 2]
Stackin’ two jobs
Grill smoke, graveyard
Sweat salt in my eyes
Grease on my heart
Ain’t pride in quittin’
Ain’t worth feelin’ small
So I lace up my boots
And I answer that call
[Chorus]
I got hit, but I hit right back
Life swung first, but I don’t crack
Electric off and my rent’s runnin’ late
But I ain’t layin’ down, I don’t break, I don’t fade (yeah)
Momma raised me, taught me like that
You don’t run, boy, you fight life back
I will rise, I will stand, I will win in the end
I will have it all again
[Bridge]
I’ve been broke, been bruised
Been down to one last move
But I still got my name
I still got my truth
[Chorus]
I got hit, but I hit right back
Life swung first, but I don’t crack
Electric off and my rent’s runnin’ late
But I ain’t layin’ down, I don’t break, I don’t fade (no way)
Momma raised me, taught me like that
You don’t run, boy, you fight life back
I will rise, I will stand, I will win in the end
Yeah, I’ll have it all again

country, Gritty modern country; male vocals over twangy Telecaster, steady kick and rim clicks in the verses. Chorus explodes with big drums, warm bass, and stacked gang vocals on the hook. Subtle organ pad under the bridge, final chorus key lift and held note for a triumphant, leave-it-all-on-the-table finish., electric