(Intro) [Sound of an army marching in rhythm: Stomp... Stomp... Clap] [Heavy Brass Horns blaring] They asked me how long I’m staying. They asked me when I’m gonna fold. They don't know the code. They don't know the blood. I planted my feet in the concrete... and turned it into a throne. Let’s go! (Verse 1: The Foundation) I didn't come here to visit, I came here to stay, I blocked out the exits and threw the map away. The mud in Murray County taught me how to stand, When the devil was dealing a losing hand. I glued my boots to the floor of the fight, I’m the unshakeable shadow in the middle of the night. Gravity tried to pull me, the wind tried to blow, But a tree with deep roots is the last one to go. (Pre-Chorus) They said run! (I didn't move!) They said hide! (I didn't move!) They said quit! (I didn't move!) I’ve got something to prove! (Chorus) 10 TOES DOWN! I’M CEMENTED IN THE SOIL! LET THE OCEAN RISE AND LET THE WATERS BOIL! I AIN'T LEAVING THE POST, I AIN'T LEAVING THE SIDE, THIS IS THE HONOR, AND THIS IS THE PRIDE! NO RETREAT! NO SURRENDER! NO CROWN! UNTIL THE KINGDOM COMES... I’M 10 TOES DOWN! (Verse 2: The Critics) I hear the whispers in the back of the room, "He’s an addict, he’s a failure, he’s heading for his doom." Yeah, I was broken, yeah, I was sick, But I built a new castle, brick by brick. You judging the history, I’m changing the text, You worried about the 'now', I’m securing the 'next'. Go tell the Sheriff, go tell the Judge, That the man you hated is the man who won't budge. (Verse 3: The Spiritual War) [Beat switches to double-time fast flow] This ain't physical, this is spiritual warfare, Fighting demons in the sky and fighting shadows in the air. I got the armor of God, I got the belt of the Truth, I’m reclaiming the years that I lost in my youth. The enemy wants her, but he’s gotta go through me, And I’m standing at the gate with the 1919 key. I’m the spiritual bouncer, I’m checking the ID, If you ain't bringing healing, then you gotta flee! (Chorus) 10 TOES DOWN! I’M CEMENTED IN THE SOIL! LET THE OCEAN RISE AND LET THE WATERS BOIL! I AIN'T LEAVING THE POST, I AIN'T LEAVING THE SIDE, THIS IS THE HONOR, AND THIS IS THE PRIDE! NO RETREAT! NO SURRENDER! NO CROWN! UNTIL THE KINGDOM COMES... I’M 10 TOES DOWN! (Verse 4: The Motel Grind) Look at the motel floor, look at the stain, Look at the King standing out in the rain. I’m carrying bags, I’m carrying weight, I’m staring down death and I’m sealing his fate. I don't need a mansion, I don't need a Benz, I just need the strength to make amends. If the roof caves in, if the walls fall apart, I’ll hold up the ceiling with the beat of my heart. (Bridge) [Music drops out. Just a lonely guitar and clapping] I could have left. I could have run back to the needle. I could have taken the easy road. But a King protects his Queen. Even when his feet are bleeding. Even when the fire is hot. We stay. (Verse 5: The Promise to Erica) [Music explodes back in - Maximum Volume] Erica, look at me! Look at the ground! Do you see me moving? Do you hear a sound? I’m the statue of liberty in your personal storm, Keeping you safe and keeping you warm. Stage 4 ain't the end, it’s just part of the test, Put your head on my shoulder and take your rest. I’m the husband, the caregiver, the soldier, the clown, Whatever you need... I’m 10 Toes Down! (Outro) [Chant] 10 Toes! (Down!) 10 Toes! (Down!) For the Queen! (Down!) For the King! (Down!) 1919. Forever rooted. Amen.
