The Lanterns

[Intro] Beneath the stars, a light fades low, Where secrets hide and the cold winds blow. The whiskey’s strong, but the heart is weak, Still, we rise though the future seems bleak. [Verse 1] I see the fire flicker in the breeze, Fighting shadows, setting my mind at ease. But like a river, I drift away, Caught in the current where the lost hearts stray. And though the tears come, I’ll stand tall, No more crying, I won’t let them fall. Every storm I weather, I find my way, Through the darkest nights, I’ll seize the day. [Pre-Chorus] How many times (how many times, how many times) Did I fall (did I fall, did I fall) Chasing dreams (chasing dreams, chasing dreams) That slipped right through my hands? [Chorus] Let the lanterns light the way, Through the storm and through the gray. In the pouring rain, we’ll rise above, With hearts so bold, and hands full of love. [Interlude] (Solo Guitar - Soulful and deep, bridging the emotions between verses.) [Verse 2] The moon is high, painting our scars, But we’ll keep walking, no matter how far. With boots so worn and roads so rough, We’ll carry on, though the times get tough. Drinking life like it's made of fire, These nights fuel the soul’s desire. [Chorus] Let the lanterns light the way, Through the storm and through the gray. In the pouring rain, we’ll rise above, With hearts so bold, and hands full of love. [Bridge] Through the fire, we’ll find our peace, In the lantern’s glow, our pain will cease. Though the ashes fall and the night grows long, We’ll rise again, and we’ll be strong. [Outro] So here’s to the light that won’t fade away, Through every trial, we’ll find our stay. In this song, we’ll sing our truth, With fire in our souls, we’ll find our youth. Oh, we’ll keep moving on, moving on. (Soft fade out with gentle guitar strumming, evoking hope and strength.)