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The lyrics describe a cross-generational message from a father to his son about home, tradition and values. The father explains the importance of pride, honour and roots anchored in home, and emphasizes that these values endure through the ages. The lyrics convey that home, family and heritage are a central anchor in life and will strengthen the son as he faces the modern, often fickle world. The chorus highlights the connection to home as an unshakable feeling of "magic" that forms the foundation of life. ************************************************************************************** Lyrics: Verse 1 My son, sit down, let's talk, just the two of us, There are things in life that we bear faithfully, You grow up in a world that changes and turns, But honour and pride remain, what counts. Home is more than just earth and stone, It's the roots that hold us, in storm and sunshine. Sometimes you'll find it hard to do the right thing, But a heart full of courage will never rest. Chorus: For we stand here, with fire and embers, Where we were born, our blood flows. The land that bore us will one day bear you too, And we hold to the values that our fathers said. My son, listen to me, never forget, Your heart belongs to your homeland, that is true magic. Verse 2 Perhaps you will ask why it is so important, Why we rely on pride and loyalty – freely. It is because as humans we need a home, A place where we can put down roots, breathe and hope. There is nothing that teaches you more than the heritage from here, The stories that we carry, they lead to you. The songs of the ancients, the buildings of time, They give us strength and prepare us. Chorus: For we stand here, with fire and embers, Where we were born, our blood flows. The land that bore us will one day bear you too, And we hold to the values that our fathers said. My son, listen to me, never forget, your heart belongs to your homeland, that is true magic. Bridge The world will lure you, it will be loud and colorful, but what is essential often remains alone in silence. Don't forget your origins, your roots, the country, become a good man and use your mind. Verse 3 One day, my son, you too will stand before me, with a son by your side and facing the future. Then you will understand what words often cannot, that pride in our homeland burns like a light within us. Life will come with light and shadow, but be like a rock that does not break in storms. For as long as we honor what keeps us connected, love for our homeland will never fade, even in the modern world. Chorus For we stand here, with fire and glow, our blood flows where we were born. The land that bore us will one day bear you too, and we hold to the values that our fathers said. My son, listen to me, never forget, your heart belongs to the homeland, that is true magic. [outro-break] [outro] and now go out and become a man, my son. ************************************************************************************** This song was created with the help of Ki and a text written by me. ************************************************************************************** DePré