[Intro]
Rise with the dawn, let the journey begin
Echoes of strength deep within
A heart forged in fire, a will that won't bend
This is where stories grow and mend
[Verse 1]
Walking through shadows, learning to find the light
Every scar a lesson, every wrong a right
Building a fortress from the tears we shed
Guided by purpose, led by what’s ahead
[Pre-Chorus]
Stand tall, stand proud, be the shield that cares
Lift others up, show them you’re there
In the quiet moments, in the roaring storm
A protector, a warrior, reborn
[Chorus]
Grow stronger each day, find the courage to face
Be the guardian, the foundation, the grace
Lead the young ones to battle, not with sword but with love
Teach them to be warriors in the garden they’re made of
[Bridge]
Through pain and endurance, we learn to stand
Fighting for innocence, holding their hand
A shepherd in the darkness, guiding the way
Making warriors from the children who play
[Outro]
So build with your breath, with your soul and your might
Be the beacon of hope in the quiet night
A better man, a protector, forever awake
In the end, it’s love that we make