FORWARD TO THE PEAKS!v6

[Intro — 4 bars: Talk-box style electric guitar riff, dry and punchy. Second bar — hard-hitting drums kick in with eighth-note pulse, bass locks with the kick. Short one-bar lead phrase, then a full stop before the vocals.] [Verse 1] Golden autumn — The dawn breaks through, The schoolyard's buzzing, Life is rolling on. The summer song is fading with the light, It's time to go! — Forget the fear, believe! Bows and backpacks, flowers in their hands. Eyes on fire, hearts pounding, beating to the dream! Farewell, easy days — A new day's here at last, The world of knowledge waits! Go on — go forward! [Pre-Chorus] This moment's burning like a fire, You're on the edge — but looking far. There's no way back now! Take your first step — be bold, go on! [Chorus] First of September — hear the bell! This is your time! Knowledge is power! Answer the call! The school year's here! To a brand-new fight — never back down, Come on — "FORWARD TO THE PEAKS"! [Verse 2] Your first teacher — A world of knowledge. Books and numbers Wait for you! Old legends live on, Growing deep in you, Talents are waking up, Dreams are coming true! Games and songs... Life is smiling now! And a new friend's coming your way. A world of wonder's calling you! Learn! Be bold! Love — and dream! [Pre-Chorus] This moment's burning like a fire, On the edge — but looking far. There's no way back now! Take your first step — be bold, go on! [Chorus] First of September — hear the bell! This is your time! Knowledge is power! Answer the call! The school year's here! To a brand-new fight — never back down, Come on — "FORWARD TO THE PEAKS"! [Bridge] Same old yard — but we are not the same, Older, stronger, new dreams aflame. This day will burn in our hearts forever, The start of knowledge — the road is open! [Final Chorus — key lift, with gang vocals] First of September — hear the bell! This is your time! Knowledge is power! Answer the call! The school year's here! To a brand-new fight — never back down! Go forward — move on! No tears, no fear now! Good luck and fortune On your school-long road. First grade to graduation — There's a fire burning in your chest! You're reaching for the world of knowing — "FORWARD TO THE PEAKS"! [Outro Hook — crowd shouting, x2] FORWARD TO THE PEAKS! "FORWARD TO THE PEAKS"! [Instrumental] [Instrumental] [End]