Marsha Greene

Verse 1
The evening hums in half-lit rooms
Streetlamps breathing amber sighs
I wear the quiet like a coat
Too heavy, but it fits just right
Coffee’s cold, the record spins
A ghost of warmth inside the sound
Every thought drips slow and low
Like rain that never hits the ground
Pre-Chorus
I don’t need fixing, I don’t need light
Just let the shadow stay polite
Chorus
I’m wrapped in the soft weight of blue
Not broken, just bending through
Every ache feels strangely kind
Like time slowing down my mind
If this is sadness, let it stay
It knows my name, it knows the way
I’m not lost—I’m passing through
The soft weight of blue
Verse 2
Windows fog with borrowed breath
The city dreams in minor keys
I trace the cracks in who I was
They feel like home when I can’t sleep
There’s comfort in the almost-cry
In holding tears I never send
Some feelings don’t ask to be healed
They just want to be your friend
Pre-Chorus
I don’t need answers tonight
Just something low, something alive
Chorus
I’m wrapped in the soft weight of blue
Not broken, just bending through
Every ache feels strangely kind
Like time slowing down my mind
If this is sadness, let it stay
It knows my name, it knows the way
I’m not lost—I’m passing through
The soft weight of blue
Bridge
Maybe peace is not the sun
But a dim room where shadows rest
Where nothing screams, nothing runs
Where you can finally feel what’s left
Outro
So I’ll sit here with the ache awhile
Let it breathe, let it bloom
I don’t need joy to feel okay
Just this quiet, tender gloom
I’m wrapped in the soft weight of blue

Verse 1
From a spark in the dark of a restless time,
Ink on a page and a stubborn line,
Thirteen dreams on a windy shore,
They wanted a voice, they wanted more.
Boots in the mud, bells ringing free,
Hope was louder than certainty,
They didn’t know what the years would be,
Just lit the flame and dared to believe.
Chorus
Two hundred fifty years of fire and rain,
Of broken roads and healing again,
We rose, we fell, we tried, we grew,
Still chasing that promise to make it true.
From every color, every name,
Every loss, every hard-won gain,
It’s a long, loud, unfinished story—
Two hundred fifty years of glory.
Verse 2
Rails through plains, lights in the sky,
Songs of freedom, a battle cry,
Hands that built, hands that fought,
Dreams were sold and justice was bought.
Some were lifted, some left behind,
Truth got bent by fear and time,
But every march and every stand
Pulled the future a little closer by hand.
Chorus
Two hundred fifty years of fire and rain,
Of borrowed hope and stubborn faith,
We learned the cost of every choice,
Still learning how to hear each voice.
From whispered prayers to streets that roar,
From open wounds to open doors,
It’s a long, loud, unfinished story—
Two hundred fifty years of glory.
Bridge
This flag’s been stitched with tears and pride,
With promises kept and ones denied,
But it flies because we still believe
In who we are and who we can be.
Not just history carved in stone,
But living dreams we still call home.
Verse 3
Now here we stand at the quarter-mill mark,
Still carrying that first brave spark,
Different faces, same old fight,
To bend the arc a little more right.
The road ahead is calling clear,
It needs our courage, not our fear,
The next verse waits on me and you,
To write it better, write it true.
Final Chorus
Two hundred fifty years and counting on,
Still singing that freedom song,
Not perfect, no—but moving on,
Still reaching for where we belong.
From the past we learn, for tomorrow we try,
With our feet on the ground and our eyes on the sky,
It’s a long, loud, unfinished story—
America’s song, two-fifty years of glory.
Outro
So raise your voice, not just your hand,
This is your verse in this land,
The story lives as long as we
Keep choosing hope… and liberty.

Verse 1
Before the world began, You called my name
Blessed me in Christ, for Your glory and praise
In love You chose me, adopted as Your own
Redeemed by the blood, now I’m never alone
Pre-Chorus
Every blessing from heaven poured out in Your Son
According to Your will, Your purpose is done
Chorus
I am alive in Christ, by grace I am saved
From death into life, the stone rolled away
No longer a stranger, no longer a slave
I stand in the riches of mercy You gave
Verse 2
You opened my eyes to the hope of Your call
The power that raised Him now lives in us all
Seated with Christ in the heavenly place
All things beneath Him, all ruled by Your grace
Pre-Chorus
You are the Head and the Church is Your bride
Your fullness within us, Your Spirit our guide
Chorus
I am alive in Christ, by grace I am saved
From death into life, the stone rolled away
No longer a stranger, no longer a slave
I stand in the riches of mercy You gave
Bridge
I was dead in my sin, following fear
But God rich in mercy has met me right here
Not by my works, not by what I’ve done
This is Your gift through Jesus the Son
We are Your workmanship, shaped by Your hand
Created for good works, walking Your plan
Broken walls falling, You make us as one
Near by the cross, Your peace has begun
Chorus (Final)
We are alive in Christ, by grace we are saved
Raised up together, our debt fully paid
One holy people, Your temple of praise
Built on the cornerstone, Jesus our way
Outro
To the praise of Your glory, forever we sing
All honor and power to Christ our King

Verse 1
She woke up with the weight of yesterday
Scars like stories written on her skin
Every doubt tried to call her name
But she learned how to breathe it in
They said, “Slow down, you’re too much fire”
Tried to shape her into something small
But storms don’t ask for permission
And she was born to stand tall
Pre-Chorus
Every tear taught her how to see
Every fall carved honesty
She stitched her heart with courage
And made a crown out of the wreckage
Chorus
She’s still standing on unbreakable ground
Every battle tried, but couldn’t take her down
From the ashes, hear her victory sound
She bends, but she won’t bow
No, she bends, but she won’t bow
She’s a wildfire, she’s a soldier now
Verse 2
Nighttime whispered all her fears
Echoes of a war inside her head
But she faced them eye to eye
Chose her truth over what they said
She learned strength isn’t just the fight
It’s staying soft in a world so hard
Loving deep, forgiving scars
Still believing in tomorrow’s spark
Pre-Chorus
She stopped asking for a sign
Started trusting her own spine
Every step became a vow
“I won’t abandon myself now”
Chorus
She’s still standing on unbreakable ground
Every battle tried, but couldn’t take her down
From the ashes, hear her victory sound
She bends, but she won’t bow
No, she bends, but she won’t bow
She’s a wildfire, she’s a soldier now
Bridge
Let them see her hands still shaking
Let them know she’s been afraid
Bravery isn’t absence of fear
It’s choosing hope anyway
She turned pain into power
Turned wounds into light
Turned survival into purpose
And purpose into fight
Final Chorus
She’s still standing on unbreakable ground
With a heart that beats fierce and loud
Every loss taught her how to rise now
She bends, but she won’t bow
No, she bends, but she won’t bow
She’s the proof of what strength’s about
Outro
If you hear her voice in the dark
Know it’s calling you too
Every strong-willed woman
Was once just trying to make it through

Verse 1
The sky’s been heavy, streets feel worn,
Every headline sounds like a warning sign.
We’re running fast but feeling torn,
Chasing dreams we barely recognize.
Hearts are tired, voices thin,
But there’s a spark we keep inside,
Even when the night caves in,
There’s a reason we still try.
Pre-Chorus
We’ve been standing in the rain so long,
Forgot what sunshine feels like on our skin.
Chorus
The world is changing, can you feel it now?
Cracks in the walls, but the light gets through somehow.
We’re crying out for better days to come,
A little more love, a little less numb.
If we hold on, if we stand as one,
Better times are closer than we’ve ever known.
Verse 2
Old wounds echo in every land,
Different faces, but the same old pain.
We draw our lines in the shifting sand,
Still hoping tomorrow won’t look the same.
Every tear that falls tonight
Waters seeds we’ll someday see,
In the dark we learn to fight
For the world we’re meant to be.
Pre-Chorus
We’ve been whispering our prayers out loud,
Waiting for an answer in the noise.
Chorus
The world is changing, can you feel it now?
Broken promises, but we’re still figuring it out.
We’re crying out for better days to come,
A little more truth, a little more love.
If we believe, if we don’t run,
Better times are closer than we’ve ever known.
Bridge
Maybe hope is just a flame,
Shaking in the wind but holding on.
Maybe change won’t come overnight,
But every step still moves us on.
Final Chorus
The world is changing, hear the new heartbeat,
Rising from the ashes, finding steadier feet.
We’re calling out for better days to come,
Hands held high, saying “we’re not done.”
Through the fear, through the pain we’ve known,
Better times are coming—
We’re gonna build them on our own.

Verse 1
I’ve been walking with the weight of yesterday
Old fears talking like they know my name
Smiles I wore just to get through the day
Truth felt heavy, so I looked away
But the cracks in me started letting light in
Late nights taught me what strength is
I’m not broken, I’m just in between
Who I was and who I’m learning to be
Pre-Chorus
I stopped pretending I’m always okay
Started listening to what my heart would say
Chorus
I’m changing, slowly but true
Learning to be honest, learning to choose
My mind’s a storm, but I’m weathering through
I believe in better times, I really do
I’m still becoming, that’s the truth
Still becoming me and you
Verse 2
Some days the mirror feels like an enemy
Some days breathing feels like bravery
I talk to my shadows, make peace with my past
Healing ain’t quick, but it lasts
I found power in saying “I need help”
Found freedom in being myself
If I fall, I know I’ll rise again
Every scar is proof I’m human
Pre-Chorus
I let the walls come crashing down
Turns out that’s how I found solid ground
Chorus
I’m changing, slowly but true
Learning to be honest, learning to choose
My mind’s a storm, but I’m weathering through
I believe in better times, I really do
I’m still becoming, that’s the truth
Still becoming me and you
Bridge
If you’re tired, you’re not alone
If you’re hurting, you’re not wrong
The dark doesn’t get the final say
Morning always finds a way
Hold on, even when it’s hard
Hope can live inside the scars
Final Chorus
I’m changing, and I’m proud to say
I faced my fears, I stayed, I stayed
I speak my truth, I don’t hide anymore
I’ve seen the night, I’ve seen the shore
Better times are breaking through
I’m still becoming… so are you
Outro
So if today feels heavy, just breathe
You’re allowed to heal, you’re allowed to dream
This isn’t the end — it’s the start
Of honest minds and open hearts

Verse 1
The clock’s breathing slow, last seconds of the night
Old fears in the shadows, packed up and out of sight
We danced with our mistakes, we learned to bend, not break
Now the sky is holding its breath for what we’ll make
Pre-Chorus
Every goodbye wrote our name in the stars
Every tear taught us how strong we are
Chorus
So raise your glass to the fire in our eyes
To new beginnings and open skies
At midnight, the world turns the page
We’re not who we were — we’re braver today
Let the past sleep, let the future appear
Here’s to love, to hope — Happy New Year
Verse 2
Some dreams came true, some changed their face
Some took a long road, some lost the race
But every step still led us here
With open hands and less fear
Pre-Chorus
What we lost made room to grow
What we kept is what we know
Chorus
So raise your glass to the fire in our eyes
To second chances in disguise
At midnight, the world starts again
With fearless hearts and closer friends
Let the past sleep, let the future appear
Here’s to love, to hope — Happy New Year
Bridge
If tomorrow shakes, we’ll stand
If it storms, we’ll take each other’s hand
Time keeps moving, so will we
Becoming who we’re meant to be
Final Chorus
So raise your glass, hear the countdown roar
We’re more than we were the year before
At midnight, the truth is clear
We’re still here — and that’s a victory, dear
Let the past sleep, let the future appear
Here’s to us — Happy New Year
Outro
Five… four… three… hearts in tune
Two… one… see you soon
New year, new light, we’re stepping through
Hello tomorrow — we’re ready for you

The song “Stillness in the Ash” is about finding peace inside darkness rather than escaping it.

At its core, it explores dark serenity—the quiet calm that comes after struggle, when pain is no longer fighting for attention and instead becomes something acknowledged and gently carried.