Wayne Orr

Writer 🕹️ Poet 🕹️ Lyricist


Corruption

Verse 1
The dawn breaks over the old town square, guitars bringin’ a melody of hope,
Flags waving like they’re singing back, through the hills where we all can cope.
From the rust on the rails to the neon nights, we’ve weathered storms and pride,
America stands tall in the saddle light, with truth and courage as our guide.

Chorus
We’re standing tall, we’re burning bright, we’re gonna ride this through the night,
Raise up the stars, let freedom call, till every wrong is marching right.
Corruption trembles when the honest stand, with hearts that won’t be bought or sold,
This is our land, this is our command, to keep the dream as bright as gold.

Verse 2
From sea to shining sea we’re stronger when we join, hand in hand and heart to heart,
Every vote a drumbeat in the wind, every voice a work of art.
We’ll shine a light on shadows deep, expose the lies that twist and turn,
With courage high, we’ll lift the weak, teach justice how to burn.

Chorus
We’re standing tall, we’re burning bright, we’re gonna ride this through the night,
Raise up the stars, let freedom call, till every wrong is marching right.
Corruption trembles when the honest stand, with hearts that won’t be bought or sold,
This is our land, this is our command, to keep the dream as bright as gold.

Bridge
Let the wheat fields kiss the prairie wind, let the city towers hear the cries,
We’ll guard the door to liberty, with truth as our ally.
Not a party line, but a nation’s vow, to lift the fallen, heal the wounds,
In every town and every crowd, we’re coming back to stand on truth.

Verse 3
So tune up the guitars, lace up your boots, and raise a cheer for what’s right,
We’ll march with honor, we’ll sing with proof, we’ll keep our fires burning bright.
America, hear the thunder roll, it’s freedom’s anthem on the rise,
With every heartbeat, we reclaim our soul, under wide and honest skies.

Chorus
We’re standing tall, we’re burning bright, we’re gonna ride this through the night,
Raise up the stars, let freedom call, till every wrong is marching right.
Corruption trembles when the honest stand, with hearts that won’t be bought or sold,
This is our land, this is our command, to keep the dream as bright as gold.

Outro
So here’s to the brave who keep it real, who lift the fallen, heal the scar,
America, your anthem’s steel, we’re fighting for who we are.
Stand tall, stand free, forever you’ll see, a republic’s heart and a nation’s soul,
America, keep marching on, keep singing loud and bold.

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