The Rooster Crowed Thrice

[Verse 1 – palm-muted, steady beat] Shadows creeping in again Yeah, I ran when fear kicked in Said some things I can’t defend Didn’t want to break, but I always bend [Pre-Chorus – tension builds] Cold sweat, late night Couldn’t hold the line [Chorus – explosive, melodic] When the rooster crowed thrice, it cut me deep Woke the guilt I tried to keep Morning light hit my broken pride Grace came in like a rising tide [Verse 2 – tight guitar, softer vocals] Stared into a hollow face Didn’t recognize my place Still I heard a whisper clear Pulling me through all my fear [Pre-Chorus – buildup] Heart shook, paid the price Hit the ground when the rooster cried [Chorus – bright but gritty] When the rooster crowed thrice, I faced my shame He tore the weight off of my name Love burned through the long, dark night Pulled me up into His light [Bridge – short, catchy, Nevermind feel] I’m not who I used to be He broke chains that buried me Every fall, He saw it all Still He chose to lift me up [Final Chorus – more layered, emotional] When the rooster crowed thrice, He called me home Said, “Walk with Me, you’re not alone” From the pit to the promise, He made me whole Now His mercy anchors my soul [Outro – clean riff fading] Rooster crowed… Grace still rose… And He brought me home…