​[Intro]
(LinnDrum and TR-808 beat kicks in with heavy Minimoog bass)
(Prophet-5 and Jupiter-8 poly-synth chords)
(Vocoder: KEEP ON, KEEP ON, KEEP ON)
​[Verse 1: Baritone Sing]
Walking through the dust and the heavy heat
Searching for the rhythm in the concrete beat
My pockets may be empty, but my soul is tall
Standing like a giant, I will never fall
​[Pre-Chorus]
(Melodic transition with DX7 and Fender Rhodes)
(Vocoder: Don't let the weight pull you down)
The sky is turning iron, the wind begins to blow
But there’s a fire burning in the depths below
​[Chorus: MALE CHORUS MELODIC UNISON]
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH THROUGH THE STRUGGLE
STAY ON THE PATH AND DOUBLE YOUR HUSTLE
FEEL THE POWER IN THE BLOOD AND THE BONE
YOU ARE NEVER WALKING THIS ROAD ALONE
​[Verse 2: Baritone Sing]
Look into the mirror, what do you see?
A warrior of spirit, wild and free
The shadows try to catch you, try to pull you down
But you’re the only king who wears this crown
​[Verse 3: Baritone Sing]
I remember words that my father said
Keep the truth alive inside your weary head
The struggle is a teacher, the pain is a gift
Lift your spirit up, give your soul a lift
​[Chorus: MALE CHORUS MELODIC UNISON]
(Vocoder: Keep your head up, keep the faith)
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH THROUGH THE STRUGGLE
STAY ON THE PATH AND DOUBLE YOUR HUSTLE
FEEL THE POWER IN THE BLOOD AND THE BONE
YOU ARE NEVER WALKING THIS ROAD ALONE
​[Verse 4: Baritone Sing]
The gears are grinding slowly in this heavy town
But no machine can ever keep a good man down
I’ve got the grit, I’ve got the iron will
Moving forward, never standing still
​[Bridge: Long Instrumental P-Funk Jam]
(Extended solo: ARP Odyssey squelches and OB-Xa brass stabs)
(Deep Juno-60 sub-bass and Prophet-5 lead)
(Vocoder: DANCE, DANCE, UNTIL THE FEVER BREAKS)
(Vocoder: SHAKE THE DUST OFF YOUR SOUL)
​[Verse 5: Baritone Sing]
Every scar I carry is a map of where I’ve been
Every loss I suffered was a lesson how to win
The rhythm in my chest is a thunderous sound
Echoing forever from the hollow ground
​[Verse 6: Baritone Sing]
Listen to the message in the funky bass
There’s a brand new light shining on your face
Take a step of courage, leave the fear behind
Victory is waiting in your steady mind
​[Chorus: MALE CHORUS MELODIC UNISON]
BRING THE THUNDER, BRING THE HOLY FIRE
LIFT YOUR VOICE UNTIL THE SPIRIT GOES HIGHER
WE ARE STANDING STRONG LIKE A MIGHTY WALL
UNITED IN THE FUNK, WE WILL NEVER FALL
​[Verse 7: Baritone Sing]
(Vocoder: Keep it moving, keep it steady)
The time has come, I know that you are ready
Spread your wings and fly across the dark abyss
Life is too short for a moment to miss
​[Verse 8: Baritone Sing]
Now the sun is rising on a brand new day
The clouds of yesterday are fading far away
I’m holding my head up, I’m feeling the pride
With the power of the funk deep inside
​[Outro]
(Vocoder: KEEP YOUR HEAD UP)
(Vocoder: DON'T STOP THE GROOVE)
(Heavy Prophet-5 and Minimoog groove with TR-808)
(Deep baritone ad-libs)
(Fade out with melodic vocoder layers)