Echoes That Never Fade

[Intro – distant piano + soft echoing vocals] [Ms. Teachwell, soft with reverb] Echoes… that never fade… [Verse 1] They stood on distant shores where freedom called their name Left behind the ones who loved them, walked into the flame Young hearts full of courage, carrying our light Some came home as heroes, some vanished in the night I feel them in the silence, in the quiet morning air Every fallen soldier still alive somewhere out there [Pre-Chorus – building with distant layered echoes] Their voices carry on… carried on the wind… [Chorus – Ms. Teachwell going full 150%, alien soaring range] Echoes that never fade, ringing through the years For every life you gave us, for every silent tear We remember, we remember, on this hallowed day The ones who didn’t make it home, who gave it all away Your sacrifice still echoes, across the endless sky We honor you forever — with every breath we cry Memorial hearts are breaking, but filled with grateful pride For the brave who gave their tomorrow… so we could see today’s sunrise [Verse 2] Flags wave in the sunlight, folded neat and true Graves that stretch forever, each one holding you Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters left behind to wait Still holding onto memories of that last embrace We owe you more than flowers, more than words can ever say We stand here free because you chose to light the way [Chorus – even bigger, full alien vocal power with massive echoes] Echoes that never fade, ringing through the years For every life you gave us, for every silent tear We remember, we remember, on this hallowed day The ones who didn’t make it home, who gave it all away Your sacrifice still echoes, across the endless sky We honor you forever — with every breath we cry Memorial hearts are breaking, but filled with grateful pride For the brave who gave their tomorrow… so we could see today’s sunrise [Bridge – raw, emotional, distant layered screams & harmonies] If you can hear us… know we carry you… Every freedom that we breathe… was paid for by your truth… We will not forget… we will not forget… [Final Chorus – maximum 150% power, soaring alien vocals] Echoes that never fade, burning through the dark You are written in our freedom, you are burning in our hearts We remember, we remember, every name, every face The ones who gave their everything… so we could take their place Your sacrifice still echoes, forever in the sky We stand here strong and grateful… because you chose to fly Memorial Day forever… we will hold the line For every fallen hero… your light will never die [Outro – distant layered echoes fading] Echoes… that never fade… We remember… We remember…