(Verse 1) [They all walk in a perfect row Following where the markers go Reading the signs, keeping the pace Trading their time for a settled place But the dirt road calls to the soles of my shoes With nothing to win and nothing to lose I’m turning away from the paved concrete To the rhythm of my own restless feet (Chorus) I’m going against the heavy grain Walking straight through the wind and rain Letting the current wash over my skin While I push out where the deep waters begin No beaten path, no pre-drawn line Just this stubborn, wild heart of mine (Verse 2) The voices carry their warnings loud Lose your face inside the crowd Keep your head down, play your part Don’t go trusting a wandering heart But the silence speaks in a truer tone And it’s better to stand completely alone Than to wear a mask that doesn’t fit Just to keep the fires of the city lit (Chorus) I’m going against the heavy grain Walking straight through the wind and rain Letting the current wash over my skin While I push out where the deep waters begin No beaten path, no pre-drawn line Just this stubborn, wild heart of mine (Bridge) It’s a harder climb when you make the trail When the safety nets begin to fail But the view from the edge is worth the cost And you’re never truly, deeply lost When you’re chasing a truth they cannot see Breaking the bonds to finally be free (Guitar Solo / Instrumental Build) (Chorus) Yeah, I’m going against the heavy grain Walking straight through the wind and rain Letting the current wash over my skin While I push out where the deep waters begin No beaten path, no pre-drawn line Just this stubborn, wild heart of mine (Outro) Against the grain Let the arrows fall I’m answering a different call No regrets, no looking back Just dust rising on a brand new track Against the grain.
