Verse 1:
In the theatre of the world, under the spotlight's glare,
A man stands at the crossroads, caught in life's stare.
With every dawn, a challenge, a new test of his might,
He can stand and face the day, or retreat into the night.

Chorus:
Life unfolds in moments, a series of fights,
You can meet them head-on, or lose to the nights.
It's the courage within, that lights the way,
To live fully in the sun, or in shadows decay.

Verse 2:
The trials come like waves, relentless and fierce,
Testing the mettle, our hearts to pierce.
But within each soul, there's a fire that burns,
To live with purpose, as the world turns.

Chorus:
Life unfolds in moments, a series of fights,
You can meet them head-on, or lose to the nights.
It's the courage within, that lights the way,
To live fully in the sun, or in shadows decay.

Bridge:
But the man who dares, to face his fears,
Finds strength in his trials, through the passing years.
For every defeat, there's a lesson learned,
In the heart of the fire, where our spirits are earned.

Outro:
So let us choose to stand, in the face of it all,
To rise with each fall, to answer the call.
For in the end, it's how we live our days,
In the light of our actions, and the courage we display.


Facing the Dawn

Winnipeg composer, retired from the farm, still chasing meaning in melody. My work lives where TV cues meet YouTube soundscapes, with a few albums in between. Built in Mixcraft Pro, fuelled by late-night coffee, stubborn curiosity, and a Stoic’s sense of timing. Also writing on politics, history, and philosophy, because sound isn’t my only instrument.

Facing the Dawn

Wayne Mathison