[10 second bass guitar intro rifting solo] (Verse 1:) [vocal 1: deep bass 2, low c2 register, Soulful, Emotive, Rich] Born in 1975, under [x: Beautiful, Starry] the starry night skies, Momma gone, yea, till [x: Struggling, But] tryna fly high. Joined the Corps, found honor and self-pride [backup vocals talk-back: "Pride"], Served on foreign lands, in a Proud, Fierce warrior's stride. (Chorus:) [ Vocals: 5 distinct and unique Backup male vocalist from bass-2 to baritone] I'm a man of courage, smarts, and [x: Sophisticated, Refined] taste, Navigating life's maze, finding my place. From sun-kissed shores to battlefields' embrace [backup vocals talk-back: "Battle's embrace"], A warrior's spirit, never out of [x: Expansive, Endless] space. [13 second lead guitar rifting solo] (Verse 2:) [vocal 1: deep bass 2, low c2 register, Soulful, Emotive, Rich] Married young, but hit a rough patch, Three kids came from that, each one a fresh batch. Retired from the Corps, new chapters to hatch [backup vocals talk-back: "chapters to hatch"], Found peace in my flock, 'cause it's all the catch. (Chorus:) [5 distinct and unique Backup male vocalist from bass-2 to baritone] I'm a man of courage, smarts, and [x: Sophisticated, Refined] taste, Surviving life's race, finding my space. From sandy beaches to war-torn base [backup vocals talk-back: "war-torn base "], A heart full of fight, in every place. (Bridge:) [ Vocal 1, and 5 distinct and unique Backup male vocalist from bass-2 to baritone] Three marriages, sure, but the third time was right, Found a love that shines both day and night. Through trials and pain, we held on tight [backup vocals talk-back: "held on tight "], A life filled with [x: Unconditional, Eternal] Love, and 3 dogs, that's right.. [17 second bass guitar drums rift duet] (Chorus:) [ 5 distinct and unique Backup male vocalist from bass-2 to baritone] I'm a man of courage, smarts, and ( Sophisticated, Refined) taste, Surviving life's race, finding my space. From sandy beaches to war-torn base [backup vocals talk-back: "war-torn base "], A heart full of fight, in every place. [25 second full band instrumental jam-out] (Outro:) [vocal 1: deep bass 2, low c2 register, Soulful, Emotive, Rich] Life's journey unfolds, with growth as my goal, Through tough twists and turns, I'm finding my role. [acapella deep register bass 2 vocal] A life of purpose, and compassion that's whole, A story of rebirth, that the world now knows.
