Guardians of the North

Verse 1

The dawn breaks red through the smoky sky,

A million trees are asking why.

The wind keeps changing, the flames run wild,

But every heartbeat saves another child.

Boots hit the ground where the fire roars,

Standing together, forever sworn.

Every step into the burning heat,

Is courage rising on determined feet.

Pre-Chorus

They don't back down, they don't let go,

Through ash and embers they face the unknown.

Heroes aren't made by words alone—

They're forged in fire to protect our home.

Chorus

Raise your hands for the guardians of the North,

Brave Hotshots charging where the flames burst forth.

Water bombers painting hope across the sky,

Flying through the smoke where the eagles fly.

Risking everything so tomorrow can be green,

Saving every forest, every living dream.

When the world is burning, they answer the call—

The heroes of Ontario stand for us all.

Verse 2

The engines thunder high above the haze,

Pilots dancing through a smoky maze.

Dropping rivers from the open sky,

Holding back the fire line, mile by mile.

Every cedar, pine, and maple tree,

Whispers thanks into the evening breeze.

The lakes reflect their fearless flight,

Guarding Canada's wilderness through the night.

Bridge

To every family waiting back at home,

To every soul who walks where few have gone,

Your strength inspires a nation standing tall—

You'll never fight these battles on your own.

Final Chorus

Raise your hands for the guardians of the North,

Brave Hotshots leading with courageous hearts.

Water bombers roaring through the smoke and flame,

Every mission carried in Canada's name.

Through the darkest skies their hope will always shine,

Protecting every forest for all future time.

From Northern Ontario, let the whole world know—

Our heroes stand together wherever wildfires grow.

Outro

When the smoke has cleared and the stars return,

The forests breathe because of those who serve.

Their courage echoes with the northern wind...

Forever the guardians of the North.