Built To Carry On
Alex Wilson
Description
A heartland anthem celebrating blue-collar legacy, resilience, and the enduring spirit passed down through generations. "Built To Carry On" blends modern country sensibilities with a driving rhythm, emphasizing themes of hard work, family values, and unwavering determination. Perfect for sync licensing opportunities needing a song about never giving up.
Lyrics
[VERSE 1] (strong acoustic strums, steady tempo) Granddad kept his tools in an old oak box, Passed it down to Dad when he hung up his clock. Now it's sittin' in my shed with the same old dents, Still fixin' every setback life ever sent. [PRE-CHORUS] (drums open slightly, bass walks in) And every scar in that wood says, “Keep holdin' on,” So I lace up my boots and keep movin' strong. [CHORUS] (full band, anthem feel) I'm built to carry on, standin' tall through any weather. Made to last like the workin' hands that shaped me all together. From the sunrise to the long nights when the world feels heavy on, I won't quit, I won't slow—I'm built to carry on. [VERSE 2] (guitars tighten, kick on 1 & 3) Dad taught me how to measure twice, cut straight lines, How to back up slow on a gravel drive. Said, “Son, it ain’t the job, it’s the pride you take.” Those words still ring steady every move I make. [PRE-CHORUS 2] And the echo of their grit keeps my lights turned on, So I roll up my sleeves and keep pushin' on. [CHORUS 2] I'm built to carry on, standin' tall through any weather. Made to last like the workin' hands that shaped me all together. From the sunrise to the long nights when the world feels heavy on, I won't quit, I won't slow—I'm built to carry on. [BRIDGE] (breakdown, toms and low electric growl) Every generation leaves a mark in steel and stone, What they carried through the storms is how I learned my own. So when the road gets rough, I hear their voices strong, “Son, you got this—just keep carryin' on.” [FINAL CHORUS] (full lift, harmony option) I'm built to carry on, standin' tall through any weather. Made to last like the workin' hands that shaped me all together. From the sunrise to the long nights when the world feels heavy on, I won't quit, I won't slow—I'm built to carry on.