Unexpected Horizon

[Title] Unexpected Horizon [Style] Gritty Country Rock,Heartland Storytelling,Emotional Ballad [Lyrics] [Intro] (Driving acoustic guitar riff, steady drum b**t, subtle harmonica) [Verse 1] Was just driftin' down that old highway Another dusty town, another lonesome day Heart was armored up, locked down tight Didn't look for trouble, didn't seek the light Then she walked in, like a sudden storm Quiet confidence, a different form Of somethin' real I couldn't quite deny Looked me in the eye beneath that neon sky [Chorus] Oh, this love hit hard, outta the blue Shattered every plan I thought I knew She built a bridge across my doubt and fear Whispered "Trust me, son, I'm standin' right here" Took a leap of faith, three thousand miles flown To plant my roots where her love had grown She saw the man beneath the worn-out shell Gave me the strength to break that old self-spell [Verse 2] Left the ghosts behind, packed up my past Found a future built to really last Her family's arms opened wide and true A second chance, a sky so bright and new She saw the spark where I saw only ash Pushed me gently through the fear and c***h Said "That badge you dream, it's yours to claim" Lit the fire, whispered my true name [Chorus] Oh, this love hit hard, outta the blue Shattered every plan I thought I knew She built a bridge across my doubt and fear Whispered "Trust me, son, I'm standin' right here" Took a leap of faith, three thousand miles flown To plant my roots where her love had grown She saw the man beneath the worn-out shell Gave me the strength to break that old self-spell [Verse 3] Now the silver star shines on my chest Sheriff's Deputy, puttin' hope to the test Tryin' to make a difference, day by day Hold the darkness back, keep the wolves at bay But this life ain't easy, takes its toll Seen too much heartbreak, lost control Of the anger sometimes, the deep, cold dread The faces of the hurt, the silent d**d [Bridge] Comes home bone-tired, shadows in my eyes She reads the silence, hears the hidden cries No need for words, just her hand in mine Her steady presence, strong and true and kind She pulls me back from that encroaching night Reminds me why I chose to stand and f***t Her love's the anchor when the current's strong The quiet shelter where I still belong [Chorus] Oh, this love hit hard, outta the blue Shattered every plan I thought I knew She built a bridge across my doubt and fear Whispered "Trust me, son, I'm standin' right here" Took a leap of faith, three thousand miles flown To plant my roots where her love had grown She saw the man beneath the worn-out shell Gave me the strength to break that old self-spell [Outro] (Chorus melody fades slowly, guitar strums become softer, harmonica wails gently) Yeah, she saw the man... gave me the strength... To walk this line... find my way... home... (Instrumental fade out: guitar, harmonica, soft drums)