[Intro – low, tense, distant heartbeat + wind] Stay close… Don’t look back… Momma’s here. [Verse 1] Boots in the gravel, night’s gone cold I see the hunters, I feel their soul Shadows moving through the trees But they don’t know what hunts with me Got that steel in my shaking hand Not scared for me—I make my stand Every breath you take behind Is one I swore I’d guard with mine [Pre-Chorus – rising tension] Hear the safety click… That’s a promise made They want my child? They chose the grave [Chorus – explosive, emotional] RUN behind me, don’t you turn I’ll take the fire, I’ll take the burn Every bullet meant for you Goes through me—I’ll make it through I don’t break, I don’t fall Not while I still hear you call Let the whole damn world come through— They gotta get through me… To get to you [Verse 2] Gunfire lighting up the night I step forward, I don’t hide Every shot is calculated Every move—eliminated Blood on my sleeve, I don’t feel pain Only fear is your name in vain If I fall, it won’t be slow— I’ll take ten down before I go [Break – stripped, emotional whisper] Hey… Look at me… You’re gonna live… That’s all that matters to me… [Final Chorus – bigger, desperate, powerful] RUN behind me, don’t you cry I’ll hold the line, I’ll never die Even if my heart goes still My shadow’s there to guard you still I don’t break, I don’t fade I was built for this last stand Let the darkness take its cue— It ends right here… Before you [Outro – fading, soft but strong] Stay close… Momma’s here… Always.
