Dust on the Dashboard

[Verse] Under desert skies, golden sunrises gleam, We are the children, living the dream. Riding the camels, our spirits untamed, With every sunrise, we're calling your name. [Chorus] Long live my country, in every stride, From the mountains to the sea, our hearts open wide. Long live UAE, where our spirits soar, The pride of our land forevermore. [Verse 2] Learning the values, of honor and pride, With each lesson taught, our hearts open wide. From the bustling cities to the quiet sands, We stand together, hand in hand. [Chorus] Long live my country, in every stride, From the mountains to the sea, our hearts open wide. Long live UAE, where our spirits soar, The pride of our land forevermore. [Bridge] You taught us perseverance, hope, and grace, In every challenge, we find our place. Guided by wisdom, hearts pure and free, We're building the future, by your decree. [Chorus] Long live my country, in every stride, From the mountains to the sea, our hearts open wide. Long live UAE, where our spirits soar, The pride of our land forevermore.

[Verse] I got a rusty old radio playing, Out on these wide open plains. Dust on the dashboard swaying, Windows down in the July haze. [Verse 2] Passing tractors and windmills turning, Every mile has its own tale. Out here, our hearts are burning, Love in the wind, and freedom in the gale. [Chorus] Sing me a song 'bout the way it used to be, When life was simple and the world felt free. Polished up boots and dancing out in fields, Feels like forever since the heart had to heal. [Verse 3] There's a diner on the edge of town, Coffee cups and hometown smiles. Everyplace we've been, every road we've found, Leaves a trace in these old county miles. [Chorus] Sing me a song 'bout the way it used to be, When life was simple and the world felt free. Polished up boots and dancing out in fields, Feels like forever since the heart had to heal. [Verse 4] Old Joe's truck is still the same, Faded paint, but it's got soul. We gather there, share stories 'bout fame, And how life's trials take their toll.

With that last piercing look you gave me, A fragile smile painted on your lips, Each step you took felt like a heartbeat, Courage wrapped in sorrow’s tight grip. Mohcine, my brother, don’t fade away, In this abyss where shadows play. Come back and sing those hymns of light, Take my soul if it’s your fight. Don’t leave me here in the dark despair, Your voice is a whisper; it's all I can bear. For every tear that fell from your eyes, I’ll rise like a phoenix—no more goodbyes. Your final breath was thunder in the night, Ripping through silence—your spirit ignites. Look at me once more; I need your strength, Call my name as we push through this length. Smile through the pain; close those beautiful eyes, Leave behind brokenness; let your spirit rise. Don’t leave me here in the dark despair, Your voice is a whisper; it's all I can bear. For every tear that fell from your eyes, I’ll rise like a phoenix—no more goodbyes. How can I walk with you lying so still? This rage inside me screams for your will. I won’t forgive; their world will shake! Brick by brick—their empire will break. They’ll feel what I've felt with each scream they make, Their terror will echo for all our mistakes. So don’t leave me here in the dark despair, Your voice is a whisper; it's all I can bear. For every tear that fell from your eyes, I’ll rise like a phoenix—no more goodbyes. Mohcine my angel, my fire burns bright, Through storms and shadows—I’m ready to fight. You’re not forgotten; forever you'll soar, In echoes of love… I'll carry your fire more.

They built you a house of paper
Said it’d keep you safe inside
 But every word they ever gave ya
Burned it down when you tried to fly They told you what you could be
Never asked what you’d become
Said that love’s supposed to hurt
So you wouldn’t try to run you’ve kept your heart behind the walls But you don’t have to answer their calls It’s not your weight to bear alone You’re meant to find a place you can call home You don’t owe them a thing, not your tears, not your time
 You were never the reason for their shattered state of mind
They’ll tell you it’s your fault, but baby, it’s not true 
You can leave behind the pain they put you through 
You don’t have to stay in those paper houses they built for you They taught you love was heavy
Made you carry all their weight
But you were only ever ready
 To be free, not suffocate They say you owe them everything
 For the life they gave to you 
But if that’s love, why does it sting? 
Why’s it something to break through? 
you’ve been silent just to keep the peace But loves not something you have to fight to keep The cracks you hid are showing through It’s okay to leave, they never knew you You don’t owe them a thing, not your tears, not your time 
You were never the reason for their shattered state of mind
They’ll tell you it’s your fault, but baby, it’s not true
 You can leave behind the pain they put you through
 You don’t have to stay in those paper houses they built for you 
You can tear it down, let it fall 
Let the wind carry it all
 They may never see what they’ve done
 But you’re free now, you’ve just begun You don’t owe them a thing, not your tears, not your time
 You were never the reason for their shattered state of mind
They’ll tell you it’s your fault, but baby, it’s not true
 You can leave behind the pain they put you through 
You don’t have to stay in those paper houses they built for you Paper houses fall in the rain 
You don’t have to feel that shame Let the paper house fall down You don’t need it, you don’t need it now

[Verse] Damien lost his hair Hands in his pockets stare Used to climb and make roofs high Now he feels a little shy [Verse 2] In the mirror feels the change Life now seems a bit strange Tiles beneath his feet Memories can't delete [Chorus] Lost his hair Heart still strong Life keeps moving along On the roofs he will remain Through the joy and the pain [Verse 3] Roofing hammer in his hand Trying to make a stand Skyline used to bring him peace Now looking for release [Bridge] Not just hair A part of soul Trying to make himself whole Nails in wood Sun's embrace Time to find his place [Chorus] Lost his hair Heart still strong Life keeps moving along On the roofs he will remain Through the joy and the pain

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He was a good kid He ain't done nothing wrong Worked hard Got them good grades Tried to get along The nerd, the geek the dweeb Whatever word you wanna use Good head on his shoulders Bright future nothing to lose Then one night, one night His whole world came crashing down Left his head spinning round He said daddy, oh daddy I think I might be gay Kicked out, sent on his way He's out there on the road Thumb up in the air Not knowing where he's going to Not knowing if he cares Barely sixteen forced to be on his own It's cold and dark He's scared to death He doesn't want to be alone He's done things He's not proud of just to have a meal He's danced for money Sold his body Until he no longer feels One night as he was walking home A car went flying past A man hung out the window Shooting him in the chest He slumped down to the ground Fearing his next breath Praying he wouldn't die He lifted his head to the sky He called out father, dear father in heaven If you can hear me There must be a better plan for who I am to be He's out there on the road Clinging on to life Ambulance pulls up Paramedic says son you'll be alright He just turned seventeen Forced to be on his own It's cold and dark He's scared to death He don't want to die alone A nurse at the hospital Called his aunt in Tennessee She crashed through the door Saying your coming home with me It took seven months Until he felt like himself again He spent most days on the porch talking to aunt Lynn Thank you for letting me stay Your kindness I'll repay I'll be a better kid The man my dad would want me to be She grabbed his hand You listen to me Billy, sweet Billy There's nothing wrong with you How do I ease your mind Make you see the truth That who you are Is who you're supposed to be And who you are is alright with me He's out there in the field Driving the tractor around He has his first boyfriend Needs to clean up Head to town He's eighteen Finally has a place to call home Aunt Lynn gets him ready for prom Hugs him And says you'll never be alone

He was a good kid He ain't done nothing wrong Worked hard Got them good grades Tried to get along The nerd, the geek the dweeb Whatever word you wanna use Good head on his shoulders Bright future nothing to lose Then one night, one night His whole world came crashing down Left his head spinning round He said daddy, oh daddy I think I might be gay Kicked out, sent on his way He's out there on the road Thumb up in the air Not knowing where he's going to Not knowing if he cares Barely sixteen forced to be on his own It's cold and dark He's scared to death He doesn't want to be alone He's done things He's not proud of just to have a meal He's danced for money Sold his body Until he no longer feels One night as he was walking home A car went flying past A man hung out the window Shooting him in the chest He slumped down to the ground Fearing his next breath Praying he wouldn't die He lifted his head to the sky He called out father, dear father in heaven If you can hear me There must be a better plan for who I am to be He's out there on the road Clinging on to life Ambulance pulls up Paramedic says son you'll be alright He just turned seventeen Forced to be on his own It's cold and dark He's scared to death He don't want to die alone A nurse at the hospital Called his aunt in Tennessee She crashed through the door Saying your coming home with me It took seven months Until he felt like himself again He spent most days on the porch talking to aunt Lynn Thank you for letting me stay Your kindness I'll repay I'll be a better kid The man my dad would want me to be She grabbed his hand You listen to me Billy, sweet Billy There's nothing wrong with you How do I ease your mind Make you see the truth That who you are Is who you're supposed to be And who you are is alright with me He's out there in the field Driving the tractor around He has his first boyfriend Needs to clean up Head to town He's eighteen Finally has a place to call home Aunt Lynn gets him ready for prom Hugs him And says you'll never be alone

I wonder when I grow up who I'm gonna be is there a place in the world for the simple soul like me I'm just a daydreamer dreaming dreams Can somebody please tell me who I'm gonna be When the sun rises on a new day will the stars still shine above the water flow gold in the river my heart soar like a dove songs of happiness come near playing on the wind calling out my name so clear let gladness begin Won't somebody please tell me who I'm gonna be The mountain is so far away my journey just begun when my time is over will they know i never laughed cried or had fun thunder cracks the sky my fears falling down like rain I'm so lost inside myself I can't tell pleasure from the pain Won't someone please tell me who I'm gonna be You don't know what it's like to be locked away inside you don't know how it feels when nothing around you seems to be real shadows fill up the dark they bury the flame they drown the spark you wanna run you wanna hide from the person you are deep inside Won't somebody please tell me who I'm gonna be

[Verse] Out with her friends No romance No romance Song comes on Makes her dance Makes her dance He walks up Smile so bright Smile so bright Takes her hand Says tonight Says tonight (ooh-yeah!) [Verse 2] Stars above Shining bright Shining bright Music's on Feels so right Feels so right (ooh-yeah!) He spins her round In the night In the night Together now Such a sight Such a sight (uh-huh!) [Chorus] Dance with me All night long All night long (come on!) Feel the beat Simple song Simple song (let's go!) Hearts are light Nothing wrong Nothing wrong Dance with me All night long All night long (ooh-yeah!) [Verse 3] Friends all cheer Having fun Having fun Moments here Just begun Just begun Sweat and joy Everyone Everyone Dance till dawn Never done Never done (yee-haw!) [Bridge] Lights are low Hearts aglow Hearts aglow Let it flow Take it slow Take it slow (oh-oh!) Holding tight Don't let go Don't let go In the night Sparks will show Sparks will show (yeah!) [Chorus] Dance with me All night long All night long (come on!) Feel the beat Simple song Simple song (let's go!) Hearts are light Nothing wrong Nothing wrong Dance with me All night long All night long (ooh-yeah!)

Out with her friends, not looking for romance A song comes on, and her feet start to dance. He walks right up, with a smile so bright, Takes her hand and says, "Come dance with me tonight." Under the stars, they sway to the beat, In each other's arms, the world feels complete. With every step, their hearts align, In this dance, their souls intertwine. The music plays, a rhythm so sweet, Their laughter echoes, as their eyes meet. In that moment, time stands still, Two hearts dancing, with a love so real. Bridge: The night is young, the moonlight glows, In each other's arms, their love grows. With every turn, with every spin, They find a love that will never end. Twenty years later, a familiar song starts to plays, She's in the kitchen, lost in a daze. A familiar hand touches her gently, As he softy whispers, "Come dance with me." Chorus: Under the stars, they sway to the beat, In each other's arms, the world feels complete. With every step, their hearts align, In this dance, their souls intertwine. Outro: Through the years, their love remains, In every dance, their joy sustains. Hand in hand, they face the night, Together forever, in love's light.

Out with her friends, not looking for romance A song comes on, and her feet start to dance. He walks right up, with a smile so bright, Takes her hand and says, "Come dance with me tonight." Chorus: Under the stars, they sway to the beat, In each other's arms, the world feels complete. With every step, their hearts align, In this dance, their souls intertwine. Verse 2: The music plays, a rhythm so sweet, Their laughter echoes, as their eyes meet. In that moment, time stands still, Two hearts dancing, with a love so real. Bridge: The night is young, the moonlight glows, In each other's arms, their love grows. With every turn, with every spin, They find a love that will never end. Out with her friends, not looking for romance A song comes on, and her feet start to dance. He walks right up, with a smile so bright, Takes her hand and says, "Come dance with me tonight." Chorus: Under the stars, they sway to the beat, In each other's arms, the world feels complete. With every step, their hearts align, In this dance, their souls intertwine. Verse 2: The music plays, a rhythm so sweet, Their laughter echoes, as their eyes meet. In that moment, time stands still, Two hearts dancing, with a love so real. Bridge: The night is young, the moonlight glows, In each other's arms, their love grows. With every turn, with every spin, They find a love that will never end. Verse 3: Twenty years later, a familiar song starts to plays, She's in the kitchen, lost in a daze. A familiar hand touches her gently, As he softy whispers, "Come dance with me." Chorus: Under the stars, they sway to the beat, In each other's arms, the world feels complete. With every step, their hearts align, In this dance, their souls intertwine. Outro: Through the years, their love remains, In every dance, their joy sustains. Hand in hand, they face the night, Together forever, in love's light.