[Song Title: "Steady Ground"] [INTRO] (A bright, steady piano riff kicks in, reminiscent of "Next to Me." A crisp, upbeat drum beat and a warm bassline join, creating an infectious, soulful groove.) [VERSE 1 — Female lead, smooth and confident] The floor gave way, the walls fell down I was building castles on shifting ground Every promise felt like hollow sound ‘Til I stopped lookin’ for solid earth all around I checked the shadows, I barred the door Thought I had to fight some endless war But through the chaos and the deafening noise I found my anchor, I found my poise. [CHORUS — Full band kicks in with backing vocals, upbeat and soaring] You don’t need a fortress, you don’t need a crown To keep my love from tumblin’ down. Through the hurricane, the spinnin’ around My love for you is steady ground. Oh, through the tremors and the fault lines deep, It’s a promise that I’m yours to keep. My love for you is steady ground. [VERSE 2 — Female lead, with subtle chorus harmonies] They said, "Girl, get armor, get a sharper sword" But the greatest strength is a simple word It’s "I see you," and "I’m not afraid" It’s the light you shine in the mess we made. You don’t bring the thunder, you don’t bring the rain You just walk beside me, time and again And the earth stops shaking, the dust settles low Just knowing you’re with me wherever I go. [CHORUS — Full band, even more powerful and joyful] You don’t need a fortress, you don’t need a crown To keep my love from tumblin’ down. Through the hurricane, the spinnin’ around My love for you is steady ground. Oh, through the tremors and the fault lines deep, It’s a promise that I’m yours to keep. My love for you is steady ground. [BRIDGE — Music pulls back slightly, focusing on piano and vocals, emotional build] I’ve known the feeling of the world on my shoulders I’ve watched perfect moments crumble like boulders. But what we have… it bends, it don’t break, It’s the one sure step that I know I can take! [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK] (The piano and drum groove takes center stage again, full of energy and soul. The bassline is prominent and driving. A tambourine keeps the high-end rhythm.) [CHORUS — Full, explosive finale with full gospel-inspired choir and orchestra] You don’t need a fortress! You don’t need a crown! To keep my love from tumblin’ down! Through the hurricane, the spin-nin’ a-round! My love for you is STEADY GROUND! Oh, through the tremors and the fault lines deep! It’s a promise that I’m yours to keep! My love for you is steady ground! (Yeah!) Steady ground! (Oh!) Steady ground! [OUTRO] (Music begins to fade out, leaving just the piano riff, drums, and the lead vocal ad-libs) My love for you is steady… My love for you is steady ground. (Keep on walkin’ on it…) Oh, it’s steady ground. (Final piano chord and drum hit.)
