Stride by Stride

[catchy long instrumental intro] [Verse 1] Hands gripping cold, jagged stone Snow melting in cracked lips Muscles strain, heart beats alone Breath mingles with icy tips [Verse 2] Edges sharp, shadows grow long Finding strength in silence deep Nature's pulse, a distant song Eyes wide, no time for sleep [tragic violin interlude] [Verse 3] Resting in the rock's embrace Giant walls, a titan's face Every crevice, a whispered trace Steps forward, a slower pace [Verse 4] Fingers find a fragile hold Body aching, courage unfolds Dreams are written, stories told One step higher, brave and bold [tragic violin interlude] [Chorus] Facing the giant, stride by stride Breaking limits, fear set aside Telling the world how mountains hide Strength within, where shadows reside [Verse 5] Frozen air fills the lungs Echoes ring from hollow tongues Numbness fades where hope belongs Songs of earth, ancient, strong [tragic violin interlude] [Verse 6] Victory's near, but not yet claimed Climbing higher, unnamed and untamed Nature's force cannot be tamed Giants bow, respect proclaimed [Chorus] Facing the giant, stride by stride Breaking limits, fear set aside Telling the world how mountains hide Strength within, where shadows reside [tragic violin interlude] [Outro] Step by step, the summit won Underneath the blazing sun The journey ends, the tale begun The world will know what we've done. [catchy long outro] [end]