[Intro] [distorted electric guitar power chords, driving drums] Whoa-oh-oh-oh! Whoa-oh-oh-oh! Yeah! [Verse 1] [clean arpeggiated electric guitar, bass, and light percussion] 1968, a brand new start Young leaders gathering with a heart To serve their neighbors, lend a hand Building hope across the land From Charlotte's campus came a dream A simple vision, a Rotaract team One club became a thousand more Opening every future door [Pre-Chorus] [palm-muted electric guitar builds, drums increase intensity] Together we can change tomorrow Turn challenges into hope we borrow [Chorus] [full band, high-energy] Rotaract, we're rising now The future's calling here and loud Changing lives in every nation Powered by a generation Rotaract, we lead the way Serving others every day The future of Rotary shines so bright We're carrying the torch and lighting the night [Post-Chorus] Whoa-oh-oh-oh! Lighting the night! Whoa-oh-oh-oh! Rotaract's light! [Verse 2] [driving bass and drums, rhythmic electric guitar] Planting trees and building schools Creating change with fresh new tools Fighting hunger, bringing peace Helping opportunities increase From local streets to global dreams We're stronger than we've ever been Friendships formed across the sea United through humanity [Pre-Chorus] Every project, every plan Starts with one person who believes they can Together we are more than members We're the spark the world remembers [Bridge] [half-time feel, synth pads, building drums] We bring new voices, we bring new dreams New ideas flowing through the stream Virtual meetings, global connections Building stronger human connections Today we're leaders, tomorrow too Rotary's future is shining through [Chorus] [full band, anthemic] Hey! Hey! Service above self, that's who we are! Hey! Hey! Reaching farther than the stars! [guitar solo] Rotaract, we're rising now The future's calling here and loud Changing lives in every nation Powered by a generation Rotaract, we lead the way Serving others every day The future of Rotary shines so bright We're carrying the torch and lighting the night [Outro] [sustained power chords, big drum finish] Whoa-oh-oh-oh! Rotaract's light! The future has arrived with Rotaract! Leading on! Leading on!
