[Verse 1] We were building in the blackout Burned our fingers on the plan Got accused for every crack Like it all was in our hands Every setback like a siren Every rumor like a chain Still we tightened every bolt Still we carried all that weight [Pre-Chorus] They said “stand still” We said “stand taller” Took that blame Turned it into armor [Chorus] Here’s an echo for the future we always wanted For the long nights Hard work Good hearts haunted Yeah We bled so you could walk a little smoother Take this sound Push it out Echo it forward Echo it forward Echo it forward into the future [Verse 2] We were crawling through the crossfire Got stepped on in the dust Every failure on our shoulders Every crack They called it us But we kept on Kept on trying Hands shaking Staying true Built a bridge with all our missteps Left the open road for you [Pre-Chorus] They said “lay down” We said “try harder” Turned that hurt Into something larger [Chorus] Here’s an echo for the future we always wanted For the long nights Hard work Good hearts haunted Yeah We bled so you could walk a little smoother Take this sound Push it out Echo it forward Echo it forward Echo it forward into the future [Bridge] If you ever feel forgotten (hey!) Like you’re breaking in the strain Know our names are in the concrete We signed it with our pain So when you rise above the noise Remember where you’re from We were shouting in the shadows So you’d sing in blazing sun [Chorus] Here’s an echo for the future we always wanted For the long nights Hard work Good hearts haunted Yeah We bled so you could walk a little smoother Take this sound Push it out Echo it forward Echo it forward Echo it forward into the future (oh yeah) Echo it forward Echo it forward into the future