The African Rooster

Lyrics

[Intro] Once upon a time. A suitcase slept beneath the bed, with yellowed plans and words unsaid. He kept one key from an old front door, and wondered what the key was for. [Verse 1] The years had taught his hands their trade, but left a few bright plans unpaid. A folded sketch, a borrowed pen, a promise he could start again. He watched the younger people run, then felt a spark beneath the sun. Not every road is gone from view, some roads are waiting still for you. [Pre-Chorus] He called his friend across the town, said, “I think I’m ready now.” They opened up a patient screen, and gave an old idea some room to breathe. [Chorus] The African Rooster, call the morning near, The African Rooster, wake the waiting year. The African Rooster, let the brave heart hear, Wake up that dream with AI. The African Rooster, call the morning near, The African Rooster, sing it loud and clear. The African Rooster, second chances here, Wake up that dream with AI. [Verse 2] She had a bakery dream in a notebook by the stove, with recipes and little drawings of the life she hoped to grow. The rent was high, her knees were tired, but something in her would not retire. A neighbor helped her shape the plan, turning scattered thoughts to something she could stand. One small order, then two more came, and suddenly the dream had found its name. [Pre-Chorus] No machine could take her place, it only helped her find the pace. Her hands still made the bread with care, her courage put the spirit there. [Chorus] The African Rooster, call the morning near, The African Rooster, wake the waiting year. The African Rooster, let the brave heart hear, Wake up that dream with AI. The African Rooster, call the morning near, The African Rooster, sing it loud and clear. The African Rooster, second chances here, Wake up that dream with AI. [Bridge] He had a toolbox worn with age, she had a song tucked on a page. They learned that help can cross the years, can turn old doubt into volunteers. The future is not only young, it belongs to every faithful tongue. If your heart still knows the way, there is work for it today. [Near-Silent Breakdown] Could that be you? [Build] Could that be you, with a dream downstairs? Could that be you, with a little hope to spare? Could that be you, still carrying something true? Wake up that dream with AI. [Final Gospel Chorus] The African Rooster, call the morning near, The African Rooster, wake the waiting year. The African Rooster, let the brave heart hear, Wake up that dream with AI. The African Rooster, every age can rise, The African Rooster, see the morning in their eyes. The African Rooster, let the old dream fly, Wake up that dream with AI. [Outro] Once upon a time, and maybe now again, what looked like an ending became a door back in. The African Rooster, sing it as you try, Wake up that dream with AI. The African Rooster, sing it as you try, Wake up that dream with AI.