(Style: Slow-building, reflective yet powerful anthem. Think of a blend between a country/folk ballad and a cinematic worship-style call to action.) --- [Verse 1] They told the boys to sit down, hush up, play nice Traded courage for comfort, conviction for vice They called it progress, said strength was a sin But now we’re adrift, and don’t know where we’ve been Where are the fathers who held the line? The sons who rose, not just bided time? We chased our own truth, let the Word collect dust Now the foundation is cracked from the rust --- [Chorus] But it’s time to stand again, time to rise With fire in our hearts and steel in our eyes Not with fists clenched, but with arms open wide To lead, to protect, to walk by God’s side It’s not domination, it’s divine design To love like Christ, and serve with spine Call back the men, not boys in disguise Let us stand again — with truth as our guide --- [Verse 2] We made men soft, and called it peace But comfort bought at truth’s decease The weight of the world, meant for their frame Now falls on children, and mothers the same We mocked the mantle of priest and king Traded honor for pleasure, vows for a fling Fathers went missing, not in flesh but in soul Left a generation digging for roles --- [Chorus] It’s time to stand again, time to rise With fire in our hearts and steel in our eyes Not with fists clenched, but with arms open wide To lead, to protect, to walk by God’s side It’s not domination, it’s divine design To love like Christ, and serve with spine Call back the men, not boys in disguise Let us stand again — with truth as our guide --- [Bridge] Let the meek be strong, and the strong be kind Let the lion lay down with a purpose aligned Let the hands that build also wipe away tears Let men walk in reverence, casting off fear Adam stood silent — no more of that shame Christ took the cross — now we bear His name The mantle is waiting, the hour is late Men of the Word must step to the gate --- [Final Chorus] So stand again, brothers, take up the call With love in your steps and no fear to fall Build your house on the Rock, not the shifting sand Take your place, take her hand, take a stand It’s not about pride, but laying it down To wear the servant's towel and a father's crown For the world is aching for men who’ll obey Who walk in the truth — and won’t drift away --- [Outro] (Soft, almost a prayer) Let us be men, Lord — in Your design Bold in grace, and faithful in time Lead us to lead, not for glory or fame But to honor our God, and carry His name.
