Through Every Winter

[Intro – gentle acoustic guitar arpeggio, soft piano chord progression, subtle string hum] I was quiet, I was small Standing with my back to the wall I was scared to say my name Scared to lose, scared of the flame [Verse 1 – steady drum beat kicks in, bassline supports, vocals warm and intimate] Then you came and stayed around Turned my silence into sound No big words, no big plans Just your heart, just your hands [Pre-Chorus – building string layers, slightly elevated tempo, vocals gain intensity] You saw me when I couldn’t see Pulled the best out of me You made me believe [Chorus – full band swell, bright piano melody, soaring vocals, anthemic energy] You lit the fire, light me up I was lost, you lift me up Now I’m stronger, now I stand I’m alive, I understand You lit the fire, opened my eyes Made me see a bigger sky Through the dark, through it all You’re my family, you’re my home [Verse 2 – playful tambourine adds texture, guitar riff becomes more prominent, vocals upbeat and grateful] Windows down, music loud Driving fast, we own the night Every mile, I found my way You made me better every day Piece by piece, day by day Side by side, we learned to play Every laugh, every turn You’re the light for which I burn [Pre-Chorus – layered harmonies join in, drum fills build tension, vocals reach higher register] With you, I learned to fly With you, I reached the sky I’m not afraid this time [Chorus – even more explosive, choir-like backing vocals, crashing cymbals, peak emotional intensity] You lit the fire, light me up I was lost, you lift me up Now I’m stronger, now I stand I’m alive, I understand You lit the fire, opened my eyes Made me see a bigger sky Through the dark, through it all You’re my family, you’re my home [Bridge – stripped back to piano and vocals, soft and vulnerable, then gradually builds back up] I grew up right by your side Found myself in your light I’m not who I was before I’m something more [Last Chorus/Outro – full band returns with gentle, fading intensity, vocals softening to a warm whisper] You lit the fire, light me up You made me brave, you made me tough I was lost, now I know This is who I’m meant to be You lit the fire, stay with me Through the years, through everything End of the road or start again You’re my family till the end [Outro – acoustic guitar fades out, final piano chord lingers, soft string hum dissolves into silence]