Proud Hands

[Intro] Rattle of the wrench, spark in the dawn We rise with the furnace, grind becomes a song [Verse 1] I’ve got steel in my gloves and a map in my mind Every rivet I tighten leaves nothing behind The boots know the beat of the factory floor Proud of the sweat that opened every door [Pre-Chorus] When the alarm wheezes, I answer with grit Every task I tackle, I handle with wit [Chorus] I stand tall in the glow of the glaring lights Tools in my hands, I own these heights Ready for the next job, bring it on, I’m set If it needs a fix, I’m the safest bet [Verse 2] From bolts to beams, I measure with care Precision is practice, I’ve got it laid bare The grinder hums like a drum in my chest Blue-collar pride fueling me to the crest [Pre-Chorus] No doubt in the eyes that stare at the grime I’ve built my confidence, I’ve earned my time [Chorus] I stand tall in the glow of the glaring lights Tools in my hands, I own these heights Ready for the next job, bring it on, I’m set If it needs a fix, I’m the safest bet [Bridge] Bridge by bridge, task by task, I stay the course With every measurement, I feel the force [Chorus] I stand tall in the glow of the glaring lights Tools in my hands, I own these heights Ready for the next job, bring it on, I’m set If it needs a fix, I’m the safest bet [Outro] Dust settles, pride remains, I’m here to work, I’m here to prove That hard-won hands and honest work always move