[intro – organ + faint choir humming “oh… keep the fire…”] Yeah… They said, “why burn for truth?” I said, “’cause cold hearts don’t change the world.” [verse 1 – introspective, calm delivery] I seen men chase comfort till they lost their soul, Traded conscience for gold, called that “control.” They said “pick sides,” I said “pick right,” ‘Cause light don’t shine if you dim it for spite. I don’t need crowns, just cause and flame, Ain’t no glory in a hollow name. You can build your walls or raise your hand, But if it don’t lift us, I can’t stand. [pre-chorus – choir softly echoes phrases] (Keep the fire… hold it higher…) (Do what’s right… no matter the choir…) [chorus – gospel-style call and response, big energy] I’ll burn for good, I’ll freeze for none, Ain’t no peace till the right gets done. If you got light, then I’m your kin, If you bring dark, I can’t walk in. Keep the fire, through the rain, Keep the faith inside the pain. If the truth still costs desire, I’ll pay it — keep the fire. [verse 2 – stronger rhythm, prophetic tone] They say, “Be quiet,” but silence feeds wrong, I was born loud — truth in my song. You can’t preach love if you sell fear, Can’t talk good if you ain’t sincere. I done seen saints fall, seen sinners climb, But right still right at the end of time. I don’t need crowds to make this stand, One match can still light the land. [bridge – spoken word over organ chords] I ain’t chasin’ comfort; I’m chasin’ clean hands. I ain’t buildin’ kingdoms; I’m buildin’ plans. Right ain’t a trend — it’s a test. Who you when they cut your rest? [chorus – repeat, full choir and layered harmonies] I’ll burn for good, I’ll freeze for none, Ain’t no peace till the right gets done. If you got light, then I’m your kin, If you bring dark, I can’t walk in. Keep the fire, through the rain, Keep the faith inside the pain. If the truth still costs desire, I’ll pay it — keep the fire. [final verse – quiet, intimate delivery] Yeah… They said right stand alone — I said maybe so, But even one flame make the darkness glow. Frederick said it, and I feel that tone — I’ll stand for right, even when I’m alone. [outro – soft choir fading out] (Keep the fire… keep the fire… keep the fire burning bright…) (Through the rain… through the rain…)
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