Forever in the Dirt

[Intro – slow, twangy acoustic guitar strum, faint harmonica hum] Dust settles on the porch step light Moon hangs low on the quiet night [Verse 1 – sparse acoustic picking, subtle snare tap] Babe, let me tell you something straight from the soul Some days the weight of the world makes my bones feel cold But even when my own breath feels hard to catch I’ll still reach for you, no matter the match [Chorus – swelling slide guitar, gentle bass line] I’ll always try to put a smile on your face Even when my own heart’s stuck in a dark, lonely place I’ll never let you walk through the fire alone I know what it’s like to face the world on your own [Verse 2 – soft harmonica interlude between lines, steady kick drum] We’ll bicker, we’ll yell, we’ll say things we don’t mean But if you call my name, I’ll run through the rain I’ve been the one left with no hand to hold So I’ll never let you feel that empty, cold [Chorus – layered vocals, richer guitar strums] I meant forever when I said that word out loud I’ve never loved someone this deep, this proud I’ll show up when you need me, no matter the fight I’m not going anywhere, day or night [Bridge – stripped-back acoustic, quiet vocal delivery] I’ve carried the weight of loneliness for years But with you, I found the calm through my fears No storm could ever tear us apart You’re the anchor that’s mending my heart [Solo – weeping slide guitar, reverb-drenched, slow build] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – full band, raw and passionate vocals] I’ll always try to make you happy, through thick and thin Even when my own world feels like it’s caving in I’ll never let you face the dark on your own I’m right here with you, forever known [Outro – fading acoustic guitar, final harmonica note] Dust settles on the porch step light I’m right here with you, day and night