[Intro – Deep Southern drawl, funky bass] Yeahhh… Everybody knows this song… But did you hear the instructions? Heh heh… Break it down one time for the mind! [Hook – Soulful, infectious, singalong] Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream! (Row your boat… row your boat…) [Verse 1 – Laid-back Southern hip-hop] Row means line it up, get your ducks in a row, Put your life in order, let your good sense grow. Three little verbs, put your hands to the work, Keep your rhythm steady, let your purpose emerge. YOUR boat, partner, that's the lesson right there, Handle your own business, give your own life care. Put your mask on first, let your spirit breathe, You can serve the whole world when you're standing on your feet. Your body, your mind, your spirit, your soul, Your purpose and mission, that's the sacred cargo. Your magic, your gifts, everything that's yours, The Creator gave you keys, now unlock those doors. [Hook – Soulful female response over male groove] Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream! [Verse 2 – Bluesy, playful, rhythmic] GENTLY! Hold up, that's the secret of the ride, You can move with the current, let the waters be your guide. Sometimes you row, sometimes lift those oars, Let the river take you where the open water pours. DOWN the stream, hear what the teacher said, Flow with your consciousness, get it through your head. You can fight that river till your muscles get sore, Or trust your direction and enjoy a little more. Merrily four times, let gratitude ring, Joy in your spirit makes your whole life sing. Attitude determines how high you can fly, Thank the Source every morning, watch your blessings multiply. [Bridge – Spoken wisdom, beat drops low] See, life is a dream… And the vessel is yours. Your mission is sacred… Your magic is yours. Following instructions saves lives and makes money. Keep your feet inside till the ride is done, honey! [Verse 3 – Confident Southern swagger] I dream it, I see it, then I walk it in the day, Imagination plants it, discipline clears the way. I ain't chasing somebody else's fantasy, I'm living in the dream that was entrusted to me. Got my style, got my purpose, got my gifts in line, Got a little more patience, letting everything shine. With a peaceful mind and a grateful heart, I row when it's time, let the current do its part. [Final Hook – Full Southern soul, handclaps] Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream! [Outro – Spoken over fading groove] Your boat. Your purpose. Your mission. Your magic. Row when it's time… Rest when it's time… And be merry the whole way. Heh heh… You knew the song all along!
