Duet: “Word Around Town” — New Version Verse 1 – Newcomer Word around town, they been talkin’ your sound FreshAir in the mix, got me locked in now Late nights, low light, writing out my scars Wishing I could reach that far, wishing I could reach the stars Still tryna find a voice that feels like mine Not a copy of the world, not a borrowed line Every beat I touch feels like a test But something in me says this could be my best Verse 1 – Mentor I know that look, I wore it for years Heart full of hope and a head full of fear I tried to rush truth, but it wouldn’t stay Had to let the roots grow before the rose came my way You don’t need perfect, you need the real You don’t need loud, you need what you feel I found my strength when I stopped the chase And let my own rhythm set the pace Pre-Chorus – Both Newcomer: Every time I sing, my doubts get loud Mentor: Let the truth rise up, don’t let it back you down Newcomer: If this is the road, I’m nervous but here Mentor: Then keep your steps slow — you’ll see it clear Chorus – Both Word around town, FreshAir changed the room Made a little light where the shadows grew Mentor: I found my peace, I found my ground Newcomer: I’m not there yet, but I hear that sound In the echoes, we bend, we break, we learn Every bruise, every battle, every bridge we burn If you listen close, you’ll hear it confirm This ain’t just a song — it’s what we become Verse 2 – Newcomer Stage lights look heavy when you stand too near Everybody want a hit, nobody want fear They say, “Do it like this, get in where you fit” But my soul keeps sayin’, “That ain’t it” I don’t wanna fake it just to stay in the race I’d rather be honest and move at my pace Even if the world don’t clap right away I still gotta live with the words I say Verse 2 – Mentor They’ll hand you quick fame wrapped in gold But shortcuts cost more than they ever told A borrowed crown can crush your head And leave your spirit tired, hungry, and misled So build your own lane, one step at a time Let your own heartbeat become the sign The wave may rise, then wash away But truth-built music is here to stay Pre-Chorus – Both Newcomer: I just want my words to mean something true Mentor: Then let your pain be the map that carries you through Newcomer: If I only get one shot, I hope it’s clear Mentor: Every strong voice starts from somewhere here Chorus – Both Word around town, FreshAir changed the room Made a little light where the shadows grew Mentor: I stood my ground, I let grace speak Newcomer: I’m still climbing, but I’m not weak In the echoes, we bend, we break, we learn Every bruise, every battle, every bridge we burn If you listen close, you’ll hear it confirm This ain’t just a song — it’s what we become Bridge – Mentor There’s wisdom in silence, power in time What’s built on truth always lasts beyond shine What you give from the heart don’t disappear It circles back louder year after year Bridge – Newcomer If your voice made room for me to breathe Then maybe my own song is what I need Maybe I don’t have to hide what I feel Maybe this dream could be real Break – Spoken (Both) Mentor: I never led with pressure— Newcomer: Just proof that I could step out stronger Final Chorus – Both Word around town, the feeling won’t fade FreshAir in the air, let the whole room sway Mentor: Opening paths Newcomer: Learning how to stand In the echoes, the future starts to call Old souls pass the fire to the next in line, that’s all If this is the sound we come back to learn Then we’re blessed to be heard while the whole world turns Outro – Both (soft) Mentor: Listen close… Newcomer: I’m listening… Both: The echoes are speaking.
