The Trials of the Heart by C.B. Crosby
by @cbmagic
Skirmish: Testing (@atornberg)Liner Notes
A powerful, cinematic ballad blending fantasy and reality, "The Trials of the Heart" explores perseverance, self-discovery, and triumph over adversity. The song's journey unfolds through mystical trials—a mountain peak, a glass bridge, and a mirror of self-reflection—symbolizing life's internal and external battles. With a soaring, resolute chorus and a triumphant outro, it delivers a universal message: true strength comes not from never falling, but from always rising again.
Note: I am writing for film and musicals now, and thus my descriptions have become more detailed to enhance the cinematic and theatrical feel of each piece.
Style: Epic folk-rock with cinematic orchestration Tempo: Mid-tempo, building to an anthemic climax Instruments: Acoustic guitar, deep percussion, cinematic strings, ethereal backing vocals Vibe: Uplifting, intense, and empowering
#collaboration: for the music is welcome or any suggestion will be helpful. I am working on the music in my head and hope to have it soon.
Lyrics
(Verse 1) They led me to the mountain’s peak, the sky was torn with fire, A spectral voice called out my name, "Go forth, your fate is dire." The path ahead was treacherous, the winds began to roar, Yet deep inside, I felt the pull—I'd walked this road before.
(Pre-Chorus) Oh, every trial, every fight, Is just a shadow chasing light.
(Chorus) Test my will, test my fire, See if I will rise up higher. I may stumble, I may fall, But I will stand through it all. Through the storm and through the pain, I will rise and try again.
(Verse 2) A bridge of glass beneath my feet, the river raged below, The whispers of my fear were loud—"Turn back, just let it go." But through the mist, a voice broke through, "Believe, take one more stride," So I stepped forth on shaking legs, and found the strength inside.
(Pre-Chorus) Oh, every trial, every fight, Is just a shadow chasing light.
(Chorus) Test my will, test my fire, See if I will rise up higher. I may stumble, I may fall, But I will stand through it all. Through the storm and through the pain, I will rise and try again.
(Bridge - Soft, Reflective) Not all trials come with fire and stone, Some are fought when you're all alone. The hardest battles that we face, Are fought in silence, not in haste.
(Verse 3 - Build to Climax) The final test was not of might, nor wisdom, skill, or speed, A silver mirror stood before me, reflecting all my deeds. I saw my past, my fears, my flaws, the weight of my regrets, But then I saw the strength within—I hadn’t lost just yet.
(Final Chorus - Strong and Resolute) Test my will, test my fire, See if I will rise up higher. I have stumbled, I have bled, But I still stand, I’m not done yet. Through the storm and through the rain, I have risen once again.
(Outro - Triumphant, Poetic Resolution) The mountain fades behind my stride, The road ahead is clear and wide. Every trial, every fight, Was just a shadow chasing light.
Comments
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Carl, this has the signature sound and feel of a stage musical, as intended. The music and lyrics are great. You've created a piece that I could never have done, so my hat is off to you.
Lots of really good lines, but this caught my eye and ear: "Not all trials come with fire and stone, Some are fought when you're all alone."