[Verse 1] You folded my hands when they shook at the gate Said, “Take one breath; don’t negotiate” The old gym clock lost a minute each day You made me stay till I got it right [Pre-Chorus] No grand speech, no easy road Just one more step beneath the load [Chorus] Sensei, I carry the lesson you gave Stand when it’s hard, be kind when you’re brave The belt fades to gray, but the promise stays I’ll meet the next day the honest way [Verse 2] Rain tapped the roof while we swept the floor You said respect is the work before war I wanted a win; you taught me control To guard my hands and govern my soul [Pre-Chorus] No grand speech, no easy road Just one more step beneath the load [Chorus] Sensei, I carry the lesson you gave Stand when it’s hard, be kind when you’re brave The belt fades to gray, but the promise stays I’ll meet the next day the honest way [Bridge] Now the room is quiet, your chair’s pushed in I hear your words when the doubts begin Not how to conquer, not how to command Just how to rise, and lend a hand [Final Chorus] Sensei, I carry the lesson you gave Stand when it’s hard, be kind when you’re brave The belt fades to gray, but the promise stays I’ll meet the next day the honest way [Outro] One breath, one step I’ll meet the next day
