[Verse 1] — broken, quiet Another night alone awake, Staring into what I’ve lost. Dreams once blazing like a fire, Now just embers in the frost. All the chances that slipped through, I feel each one inside. I gave too much to pay the bills, And watched my own life pass me by. [Pre-Chorus] — cracked voice Sometimes the darkness tells me, “It’s easier to fall…” But then I hear a whisper, “Stand up… you still have more to haul.” [Chorus] — tired but trying On the edge of the bridge or the top of a peak, Every man falls down, every soul grows weak. Holding on by a thread, with a tear and a prayer, Trying to believe there’s still something there. When the bottle says “forget,” I tighten my grip— ’Cause I’ve drowned before… and barely made it back from it. [Verse 2] — heavy heart She’s sleeping like an angel, Barely breathing next to me. I know she deserves a hero, Not this ghost of who I used to be. My eyes wander when I’m hollow, But it only makes me see… The only good thing I’ve ever had Is lying right in front of me. [Pre-Chorus] — despair with a pulse I lace up these worn-out boots, Chasing days that slip away… Trying to prove I’m still worth loving, Before I fade to grey… [Chorus] — rough, strained On the edge of the bridge or the top of a peak, Every man falls down, every dream runs weak. Still begging for meaning with a tear and a prayer, Got mountains to climb though I’m gasping for air. When the bottle says “give up,” I spit at its lips— I ain’t letting my kids inherit my eclipse. [Bridge] — darkness exposed Late nights blur into mornings, Just to keep the lights on. I trade my health and pieces of my soul, For a home where they feel strong. But I’m scared they’ll remember A dad always worn and numb… Not the man I swore I’d be Before the weight made me succumb… [Final Chorus] — fragile hope emerging From the edge of that bridge to the top of that peak, I’ll climb through the pain though my bones feel weak. For those tiny hands holding mine when I’m low, I’ll fight for a future they still deserve to know. Life’s heavy as hell but I won’t retreat— I’ll rise one more day… even shattered and beat. [Outro — nearly whispering] If tomorrow breaks me, Tonight I’ll still try… The edge is behind me… I’m still choosing the climb.
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