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Shoes by the door

[Intro][Style: melodic progressive house][Beat: 126 BPM 4/4][Instrument: acoustic guitar, piano, soft pad][FX: reverse reverb, breath riser][Energy: rising][Mood: hopeful][Vocal: ooh crowd layer] Bow in—shoes by the door, heart on the floor, Gi tied simple—ready to learn more. [Verse 1][Style: folk-pop verse][Beat: light kick + claps][Instrument: acoustic guitar strums, piano][Mood: sincere][Energy: steady][Vocal: clear lead] Kumi-kata find the center of you, Count four breaths ‘til the shakes are through. Kuzushi like water, gentle and true, Seoi in the hip when the timing’s due. Every fall teaches how to rise, Humility first—leave the ego outside. [Pre-Chorus][Style: lift][Beat: snare build, sidechain pads][Instrument: pad swell, pluck arps][Mood: determined][Energy: ramping][Vocal: stacked harmonies] Hands touch ground, I stand again, Step to the mark and start within. If I miss, I learn the way— Respect the art, I’ll try today. [Chorus / Drop 1][Style: festival anthem][Beat: full 4-on-the-floor][Instrument: supersaw lead, piano, clap stack, sub bass][FX: noise riser → sub drop][Mood: euphoric][Energy: explosive][Vocal: soaring lead + gang “HEY!”] HEY!—On the tatami we shine like the sun, Day after day till the work is done. Grip, turn—OSOTO on the run, IPPON lights the sky—one by one! HEY!—Every breath is a brand-new start, Gi on my shoulders, strength in my heart. Train with respect, that’s where we begin— Humble and bright—let the light rush in! [Verse 2][Style: folk-pop verse][Beat: groove returns][Instrument: acoustic + piano, warm bass][Mood: grateful][Energy: steady][Vocal: lead + soft adlibs] Randori is honest—win or fall, Partners and teachers—thank you all. Uchi-mata blooms when the weight gets light, We bow before and after every fight. [Pre-Chorus 2][Style: lift 2][Beat: tom build][Instrument: widening pads][Mood: courageous][Energy: rising][Vocal: call-and-response “HEY!”] Left foot—STEP! (HEY!) Right hand—GRIP! (HEY!) Find your balance—breathe, don’t slip. If the storm comes—I’ll still stay, Calm like water, show the way. [Chorus / Drop 2][Style: festival anthem][Beat: full 4/4][Instrument: octave supersaws, piano hook][FX: uplifters][Mood: triumphant][Energy: peak] HEY!—On the tatami we shine like the sun, Day after day till the work is done. Grip, turn—SEOI and we run, IPPON lights the sky—one by one! [Bridge / Breakdown][Style: emotional break][Beat: kick out → re-enter][Instrument: acoustic + pads][FX: reverse swell][Mood: reflective][Energy: held][Vocal: intimate lead] Bow to the mat, to the ones by my side, Every small failure reshapes my stride. When I lose, I learn; when I win, I bow— Respect is the reason I’m stronger now. [Final Chorus / Drop (Key Lift)][Style: festival finale][Beat: 4/4][Instrument: brighter supersaws, crowd choir, piano][FX: tape stop fake-out → giant riser][Mood: victorious][Energy: maximum][Vocal: lead + choir] HEY!—On the tatami we shine like the sun, Hands to the sky—hear the heartbeat drum! Train every day—humility won, IPPON lights the sky—one by one! HEY!—Grateful and grounded, ready to start, Gi on my shoulders, strength in my heart. Thank you, my friends—now watch us begin— Humble and bright—let the light rush in! [Outro][Style: gentle close][Beat: kick out, piano tail][Instrument: acoustic guitar, pad][Mood: warm][Energy: taper][Vocal: ooh crowd layer] Bow out softly—see you again.