LEGENDS WITH PAWS

Lyrics

[Intro – spoken, warm] Agent Lulu here. This one’s for the old souls. The silver faces. The ones who showed us how it’s done. Let me hear some love for the legends. [Verse 1 – rap] You used to take that corner like a racing car, Now you take your time, but you’ve still got spark. Silver on your muzzle, little frost on your face, Walk into the room and you still own the place. Got a favourite chair and a well-earned view, Nobody knows this family quite like you. One wise look when I’m acting wild, Like, “I was doing that before you were a pup, child.” You know which cupboard holds the good stuff now, Got the humans trained — could you teach me how? Might sleep through the doorbell, wake up for cheese, Some things get better with expertise. [Pre-Chorus – melodic] Every grey hair, every mile, Every memory behind that smile. Come a little closer, let the whole world see, What a lifetime full of love can be. [Chorus – big, uplifting] Hey, hey — legends with paws! Raise a little love, give a big applause! For the roads you’ve travelled, the hearts you’ve won, All those days in the rain and sun. Hey, hey — silver and gold! So much more than getting old. Wise eyes shining, still young at heart, You’re a living legend, a work of art! [Post-Chorus – crowd chant] Grey muzzles — heads up high! Old-school sparkle in your eyes! Step by step, you’ve come so far, Let me hear it for the dogs you are! [Verse 2 – rap] Some of you wore ribbons, heard the ringside cheer, Some kept someone company year after year. Some worked the fields, some followed a trail, Some raised little puppies with a patient tail. You climbed those hills, you swam those streams, Slept beside the kids while they chased their dreams. Saw them leave for school, then watched them grow, Always by the window when they came back home. You sat through tears when the words ran dry, Put your head on a knee, didn’t question why. Every little kindness, every welcome home, That’s a kind of glory all its own. [Pre-Chorus] Every grey hair, every mile, Every memory behind that smile. Come a little closer, let the whole world see, What a lifetime full of love can be. [Chorus] Hey, hey — legends with paws! Raise a little love, give a big applause! For the roads you’ve travelled, the hearts you’ve won, All those days in the rain and sun. Hey, hey — silver and gold! So much more than getting old. Wise eyes shining, still young at heart, You’re a living legend, a work of art! [Breakdown – playful rap] Still got opinions? — OH, YES! Still want the good treats? — NOTHING LESS! Still steal a seat when we get up? That’s veteran wisdom — take notes, young pup! A little more snoozing, a shorter stroll, Still got mischief in that beautiful soul. And every now and then, that old toy squeaks— Here comes the puppy we haven’t seen in weeks! [Bridge – heartfelt singing] We’ll take the long way at a gentler pace, Let you stop and feel the sunlight on your face. There’s time to smell the flowers by the gate, You’ve waited for us — now we can wait. You’ve given us a lifetime, day by day, Now let us give that care back every way. With a softer bed and a hand held near, You’re loved in every season, every year. [Final Chorus – full vocals and crowd] Hey, hey — legends with paws! Raise a little love, give a big applause! For the roads you’ve travelled, the hearts you’ve won, And the good days still to come. Hey, hey — silver and gold! So much more than getting old. Wise eyes shining, still young at heart, You’re a living legend, a work of art! [Outro – gentle chant] Grey muzzles — heads up high! Old-school sparkle in your eyes! Every pawprint, every mile, We’re still falling for your smile. [Spoken – Agent Lulu] To all the veterans… You’ve earned the best spot on the sofa. And every bit of our love.