

Prompt / Lyrics
Verse 1 He left before the sun most mornings Coffee black, headlights on Said, “I’m doing this for you, baby” Kissed her cheek and he was gone Mama kept that table ready Even when the money ran thin Said, “We might bend, but we won’t break As long as we’re all in.” Chorus Before the job, before the dream Before the pride that makes us leave Before the world gets in our heads And tells us what we oughta be When it all falls down and nothing works When the dust settles and it hurts There’s one thing that stands the test — It’s us… before everything else Verse 2 I’ve seen hospital waiting rooms And front porch summer nights Seen brothers fight like hell at noon And fix it all by night A last goodbye at a graveside Hands held way too tight If love’s the only thing we leave Then we must’ve done it right Chorus Before the job, before the dream Before the pride that makes us leave Before the world gets in our heads And tells us what we oughta be When it all falls down and nothing works When the dust settles and it hurts There’s one thing that stands the test — It’s us… before everything else Bridge (quiet, tear-jerker moment) Years fly by like gravel roads Kids grow up and move away But they’ll hear our voices in their hearts Every time they pray Final Chorus (big build) Before the money, before the fame Before the last and family name When the lights go out and time stands still It’s who was there that always will When everything we built turns dust And all that’s left is love and trust If I’ve got you, I’ve been blessed — You’re mine… before everything else Outro Yeah when this life has done its worst We choose each other first.
Tags
Emotional modern country, gritty male vocal, slow build, stomping drums, big hook, steel guitar, arena singalong
3:22
No
2/28/2026