[Verse 1] He walks the long road home Boots heavy from the war he’s known Saw fire rising through the night But he held on and kept the light The sky was dark, the fields were torn Yet hope inside was never worn [Female Choir – Soft] “Carry on… you’re almost home…” [Pre-Chorus] Shadows follow where he’s been Still he whispers, “Don’t let the darkness win” [Chorus] He’s homebound now Through the pain but stronger now Dreams of his child and loving wife Holding on to a peaceful life For those who fell in endless night He carries every name in quiet light [Female Choir – Echo] “Quiet light… through the night…” [Verse 2] He feels the morning in his chest Finally out of the endless quest Left a part of him on the field But he survived, he will not yield Every fallen friend in his mind Guides him gently, ever kind [Rap] (light wooden percussion, Cajón + finger snaps) Steppin’ off that plane with the weight in his chest Fighting all the shadows that won’t let him rest Brothers stood tall where the cold winds blow Now he walks with their names everywhere he goes Every tear, every fight, every name Guides him forward where the soft wind blows [DROP] Female Choir (rising): “Ohhh— carry their light…” (wood percussion + Cajón rolls + pads swell) Lead + Choir: “HOMEBOUND HERO!” [Bridge – Emotional] Light a candle in the dark For the brothers who left their mark Every name will shine so bright Guiding him home through the night [Final Chorus – Full Impact] He’s homebound now Love is pulling him back now But he’ll never walk this road alone Fallen voices guide him home Every name he keeps inside Marching with him through the night [Female Choir – Epic Finale] “Home at last… carry their light… Home at last… through the night…”
