FLAVIO

[Intro – bright nylon-string guitar riff, soft maraca rhythm] Sunlight spills on the plaza Bells chime from the old cathedral [Verse 1 – gentle acoustic strum, subtle bongo beat] He walks with a step like a summer breeze Leaves rustle quiet when he speaks A scar on his cheek from a childhood fight Eyes like the ocean under starlight [Pre-Chorus – rising marimba melody, building percussion] He’s got a song that he keeps in his chest A fire that won’t let him rest Every night he’s out on the street Singing stories that make the concrete sweet [Chorus 1 – full tropical rhythm, layered vocals] Flavio’s fire burns through the night Lighting up the dark city sky Every note is a piece of his heart Dancing where the shadows start Flavio’s fire won’t ever die Keeping hope alive, high and bright [Post-Chorus – wordless vocal hum, shaker-driven rhythm] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 2 – faster guitar strum, prominent conga beat] He gives his last coin to the kid on the corner Laughs when the rain starts to pour Says the storm’s just a song the sky sings No need to hide when the cold wind stings [Pre-Chorus 2 – intensified marimba, added horn accents] He’s got a dream that he won’t let fade A light that cuts through the shade Every voice that joins his refrain Makes the quiet city roar again [Chorus 2 – amplified tropical percussion, soaring vocals] Flavio’s fire burns through the night Painting colors on the black sky Every word is a spark in the dark Guiding lost souls back to the mark Flavio’s fire won’t ever die Keeping love alive, high and bright [Bridge – stripped-back acoustic guitar, soft vocal delivery] He says the fire’s not just his own It’s in every heart that’s ever known A little hope, a little fight A reason to keep holding on tight [Solo – upbeat trumpet melody, lively guitar accompaniment] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – full band, maximum energy, call-and-response vocals] Flavio’s fire burns through the night Lighting up the whole damn sky Every cheer is a flame in the crowd Turning silence into a proud, loud sound Flavio’s fire won’t ever die Keeping us alive, high and bright [Outro – fading guitar strum, soft maraca fade] Sunlight creeps back to the plaza Flavio’s song still lingers