Lyrics

(Verse 1 – Slow, Somber)
Johnny stepped up, hands wrapped tight,
Stared at the bar, but it won the fight.
Trembling arms, shaking knees,
Gravity laughed as he whispered, “Please…”
(Pre-Chorus – Building Tension)
But fate is cruel, the weights don’t care,
An hourglass frame, light as air.
He strained, he pushed, he tried his best,
But even the dumbbells laid him to rest.
(Chorus – Powerful, Emotional)
Johnny can’t lift heavy, no, no, no,
Tried to press the weight, but it crushed his soul.
Now he’s sick, lying weak in bed,
Fever’s high, and his face is red.
We all pray, we all cry,
Johnny, don’t you say goodbye!
(Verse 2 – Intensifying Drama)
He coughed once, then coughed again,
Echoes rang like a ghostly hymn.
The gym stood still, the silence loud,
As Johnny faded into the crowd.
(Pre-Chorus – Emotional Swell)
The kettlebells wept, the treadmill sighed,
Even the dumbbells felt his pride.
He fought the weights, he lost the war,
Now he battles something more.
(Chorus – Desperate, Pleading)
Johnny can’t lift heavy, no, no, no,
Tried to press the weight, but it crushed his soul.
Now he’s sick, lying weak in bed,
Fever’s high, and his face is red.
We all pray, we all cry,
Johnny, don’t you say goodbye!
(Bridge – A Moment of Hope)
But Johnny’s strong in other ways,
His spirit shines through darkest days.
One day soon, he’ll rise again,
Barbells trembling in his hands.
(Outro – Triumphant, Yet Somber)
So rest now, Johnny, heal that heart,
The gym still waits, you’ll play your part.
One day soon, we’ll hear you say,
“I lift heavy… and I’m here to stay.”