Verse 1 I met her where the gravel meets the blacktop line Dust on her boots, same kind as mine She didn’t smile — she just held my gaze Like she’d walked through hell and back through flame (Choir: Mmmmmm… stand your ground) She said, “Love ain’t roses, son, it’s thorns and rain” “It’ll bless your soul, it’ll brand your name” I tipped my hat, said “I’ve walked that road” She said, “Then you know… then you know.” --- Chorus Love’s a fight with your hands tied tight It’s a long dark road in the dead of night It’s a promise made when your knees hit dirt It’s a holy song and a hurt that hurts (Choir: Hold on… hold on…) Love’s a fire that don’t burn clean It’s the meanest truth and the best damn dream If you want that gold, you pay that price Love don’t come cheap — love comes with a fight --- Verse 2 We built our house where the wild winds scream Nails and faith and broken dreams Storm rolled in like a freight train’s cry Shook them walls but we stood side by side (Choir: Stand strong… don’t fall…) She said “The devil knocks where hearts are thin” “He’ll grin real wide, try sneakin’ in” I barred that door with blood and bone Said “Not this house — this love’s been honed.” --- Chorus Love’s a fight with your hands tied tight It’s a long hard prayer in the pale moonlight It’s a vow you keep when the well runs dry It’s a truth you live, not a lullaby (Choir: Stay true… stay true…) Love’s a hammer on an anvil soul Breaks you down just to make you whole If you want that flame that don’t think twice Love don’t come easy — love comes with a fight --- Bridge We bled, we broke, we bent, we healed We learned what scars were meant to seal Ain’t no preacher, judge, or king Can forge what pain and mercy bring (Choir rising: Glory… glory… hold that line…) --- Breakdown (half-time feel) If I fall, she lifts me high If she fades, I light the sky Two worn hearts, one battle cry — We live together or we die (Choir: Together… forever… stand…) --- Final Chorus (Full Power) Love’s a fight with your hands tied tight It’s a war drum beat in your chest at night It’s a sacred oath carved deep in stone It’s standin’ tall when you stand alone (Choir: HOLD ON — HOLD ON — HOLD ON) Love’s the cross that the faithful bear It’s the truth laid naked and bare If you want that fire that don’t think twice Love don’t come gentle — love comes with a fight (Choir sustained: Aaaaaaamen…)
