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Agent of Change

V6

[Intro — Female, soft piano and atmospheric synth] Every young life carries a story, Every closed door can open again. Not every lesson comes without struggle, Not every future is written in pen. No se define una vida por un error. El cambio comienza con respeto y valor. [Verse 1 — Male, measured rhythmic flow] Walk through the doorway, composure intact, Keep your word consistent, let your actions match. You’re responsible for safety, for the rules and the space, But never forget there’s a human behind every face. A young mind is learning how to handle frustration, How to pause, think clearly, and manage confrontation. You can’t choose their future, you can’t rewrite their past, But the example you set may be the lesson that lasts. Not a friend without boundaries, not authority without care, Be firm and be fair, make the expectations clear. Listen without promising what you cannot provide, Protect their dignity, keep your ego aside. A correction is a moment; a person is much more, Help them find the skills they can carry out the door. Education, self-control, communication, a plan— Change grows stronger when respect guides the hand. [Pre-Chorus — Female, rising melody] Mírame, escúchame, vamos a aprender, Una mala decisión no determina quién vas a ser. Con límites claros y humanidad, Podemos construir otra oportunidad. [Chorus — Both, powerful melodic hook] Be an agent of change! Be the light in the room! Plant a seed of hope Where a future can bloom. Sé firme, sé justo, Deja el respeto guiar. No se trata solo de corregir, Sino de enseñar a reconstruir y avanzar. Be an agent of change! Let your character show! You may not see the difference today, But the good that you model can grow. [Verse 2 — Female, soulful and direct] Some arrive carrying anger they cannot explain, Some have learned to hide fear behind resistance and pain. Don’t assume you know their story from the way they react, Look for the need underneath while maintaining the facts. Teach a calmer response when the tension gets high, How to name what they’re feeling, how to ask for a guide. Show them that strength isn’t winning every exchange, It’s knowing when to pause and choosing how to change. Practice conflict resolution, help them set a goal, Give them tools for their emotions, help them strengthen self-control. Recognize progress honestly, don’t promise overnight, And when a situation’s serious, follow policy right. Work with educators, clinicians, families and teams, So support is more than words and opportunity more than dreams. The goal is safe transitions and a future with direction, With each young person’s needs treated with respect and protection. [Pre-Chorus — Spanish] La disciplina sin respeto puede herir, El respeto con límites nos ayuda a construir. No somos nuestro peor error, Cada paso positivo merece atención. [Chorus — Full electronic drums and layered vocals] Be an agent of change! Be the light in the room! Plant a seed of hope Where a future can bloom. Sé firme, sé justo, Deja el respeto guiar. No se trata solo de corregir, Sino de enseñar a reconstruir y avanzar. Be an agent of change! Let your character show! You may not see the difference today, But the good that you model can grow. [Verse 3 — Male, Jamaican Patwah influence] Every youth need guidance, every youth need a chance, Not a label pon dem life, but a fair circumstance. Keep di boundaries clear, keep di standard consistent, Listen wid respect, stay calm and persistent. Nuh promise what yuh can’t do, let di truth be known, Help dem build skills dem can carry back home. When di pressure start rise, mek your judgment stay steady, A safe space fi learning means the whole team ready. Mi nah say change easy, mi nah say change fast, But a person’s tomorrow need not copy the past. Give di tools, show di path, let di young person grow, And respect di small victories that the whole team know. [Bridge — Stripped piano, spoken-sung] Female: What does authority mean if it cannot guide? Male: What does correction mean if dignity is denied? Female: A boundary can protect. Male: A conversation can teach. Both: And a consistent example can make better choices within reach. No se trata de salvar a nadie con una frase, Se trata de crear condiciones para que el cambio avance. Seguridad, educación, respeto y dirección, Que la esperanza tenga práctica, no solo inspiración. [Build — Group chant] Safety first! (Safety first!) Respect always! (Respect always!) Teach the skills! (Teach the skills!) Open pathways! (Open pathways!) Firmes y justos! Humanos y conscientes! Every young person deserves to be treated with dignity! [Final Chorus — Cinematic, expansive] Be an agent of change! Be the light in the room! Plant a seed of hope Where a future can bloom. Sé firme, sé justo, Deja el respeto guiar. Que el pasado sea una lección, No una sentencia sobre quién podrás llegar a ser. Be an agent of change! Let your character show! Build the skills, protect their dignity,