TRACK 6 • 3:29

Ain't Gonna Lay Down and Die

This song is very direct. — It’s about determination. About not giving up. About the responsibility I feel to the people I love, and the promise I’ve made to keep going no matter what life throws at me.

It’s not complicated. It’s not abstract. It’s simply a statement of intent.

I’m still here. I’m still standing. And I’m not done yet.

That’s the feeling I wanted with this song.

VERSE 1

It’s true we all know that life ain’t fair,
Make sure that you’re surrounded by people who care.
Hey Baby…
I’ll never leave you alone.
I got too much to do,
I Ain’t gonna lay down and die.

VERSE 2

I’m here to tell you there’s no time to spare,
The people you love need to know you’ll be there.
Hey Baby…
I’ll never leave you alone.
My journey’s not through,
I Ain’t gonna lay down and die.

BRIDGE

Signed up for the long term,
And that hasn’t changed.
I’ve hit a few speed bumps,
But that isn’t strange.
I’m standing on firm ground,
And I’m telling you,
I’m not going anywhere
Until I’m through.

VERSE 3

I’ve got a job, got to do it today,
My babies need to know that I’ll show them the way.
Hey Babies…
I’ll never leave you alone.
Gonna see this through,
I Ain’t gonna lay down and die.

BRIDGE

My heart’s in this game,
I know what to do.
It’s really quite simple,
I’m in it for you.
It’s about my family
And the people I love.
Every day I’m here
Is a gift from above.

VERSE 4 / OUTRO

I got a feeling and I know that it’s right,
I’m going to love you, Baby, with all of my might.
Hey Baby…
I’ll never leave you alone.

I’m telling you, baby,
I Ain’t gonna lay down.

I’ll be here, baby,
I Ain’t gonna stay down.

I love you, baby,
I Ain’t gonna lay down and die.