[Verse 1] They taught us how to brace for sirens Drills in the hallway Heads to the floor Maps on the wall with red ringed targets Plans for the worst But not what we hoped for I learned to carry quiet like armor Sleep with one ear tuned to the storm But every time I sharpened my borders I carved the same scars into the world [Chorus] If you want peace Prepare for peace Lay your heavy language down Train your hands to heal Not reach For every shadow on the ground If you want peace Prepare for peace Practice mercy in your speech Build a future in the small things Every promise that you keep [Verse 2] Call your neighbor by their first name Know their kids Their crooked fence Pass the bread across the same table Argue soft Then make amends Read the stories of your strangers Find yourself in what they write Rehearse kindness like a discipline So it moves quicker than your fright [Chorus] If you want peace Prepare for peace Lay your heavy language down Train your hands to heal Not reach For every shadow on the ground If you want peace Prepare for peace Practice mercy in your speech Build a future in the small things Every promise that you keep [Bridge] Drill the doors wide open Run the routes to welcome home Stock your shelves with extra blankets Leave a light on by the phone [Chorus] If you want peace Prepare for peace Let forgiveness lead the sound Train your heart to stay Not leave When the fault lines shake the ground If you want peace Prepare for peace Plant it deeper than belief Live it daily in the small things Till your enemy finds relief
