[Intro]
[Slow Reggae Groove]
[Bass Heavy]

[Verse 1]
Smoke rising up from the hood of the car,
Just my luck, I didn't get very far.
The mechanic says, "It’s a heavy price to pay,"
My bank account is fading, fading away.

[Pre-Chorus]
One bill, two bills, knocking at my door,
Seems like the trouble, it’s asking for more.
(Asking for more)

[Chorus]
Now I’m standing here, just a wounded soldier,
The weight of the world, feeling so much colder.
Life hits hard, like a rhythm out of time,
Trying to find peace, in a mountain I must climb.
(Oh, I'm wounded)

[Verse 2]
The electricity, the rent, and the phone,
It’s a heavy burden, I’m carrying alone.
Checks in the mailbox, all due on the same day,
I’m pushing forward, but the clouds stay gray.

[Pre-Chorus]
One bill, two bills, knocking at my door,
Seems like the trouble, it’s asking for more.
(Why you asking for more?)

[Chorus]
Now I’m standing here, just a wounded soldier,
The weight of the world, feeling so much colder.
Life hits hard, like a rhythm out of time,
Trying to find peace, in a mountain I must climb.

[Bridge]
[Tempo building]
But the sun gonna rise, over the hill,
Even when the pocket is standing so still.
I’m bruised, yeah— I’m battered,
But my spirit remains... yeah, my spirit remains.

[Solo]
[Melodic Horn Section]

[Chorus]
Still standing here, just a wounded soldier,
The weight of the world, feeling so much colder.
Life hits hard, like a rhythm out of time,
Trying to find peace, in a mountain I must climb.

[Outro]
[Soft]
Just a wounded soldier.
(Wounded)
Trying to find my way.
(Keep on pushing)
Yeah, the bills will pass.
Everything gonna be alright.
[Fade Out]