{"id":"00e7e669-83f5-4254-bfbd-4a4f7b11861d","title":"Southern Steel","artist":"Alex Wilson (songwriter)","album":null,"year":2025,"genre":"Country/Americana/Southern Rock","duration":"3:42","lyrics":"[Verse 1]\nA cowgirl don't break clean\nShe ain't your movie screen\nThis ain't some LA scene\nWe don't break clean\n\n[Chorus]\nWe just take it to the chin\nWe get up and ride again\nWhen the world's falling in\nTake it to the chin\n'Cause we don't break clean\n\n[Verse 2]\nShe don't play by the rules\nOr dance around the truth\nI don't know who lied to you\nBut she don't break clean\nShe's a wildflower in the weeds\n\n[Chorus]\nShe just takes it to the chin\nGets up and rides again\nWhen the world's falling in\nTake it to the chin\n'Cause we don't break clean\n\n[Bridge]\nYeah, it takes a lot of dirt to grow a rose\nIt takes a little hurt to grow a soul\nAnd she's got a soul that shines like gold\nStrong and free, never growing old\n\n[Verse 3]\nA cowgirl don't break clean\nShe ain't your fragile dream\nShe's tougher than she seems\nWe don't break clean\nGot the heart of Tennessee\n\n[Chorus]\nShe just takes it to the chin\nGets up and rides again\nWhen the world's falling in\nTake it to the chin\n'Cause we don't break clean\n\n[Outro]\nNo, she don't break clean\nSouthern Steel, through and through\nShe don't break clean","notes":"Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar (steel-string preferred) providing a steady rhythm; electric guitar with a slightly overdriven tone for lead lines and fills; bass guitar laying down a solid foundation; drums with a focus on the snare and kick for a driving beat; optional pedal steel guitar for added country flavor.\nTempo: Medium tempo, allowing the story to unfold naturally.\nKey: E Major or A Major. These keys are common in country and Americana music and suit the vocal melody well.\nFeel: A steady, driving feel with a touch of melancholy. The electric guitar fills should be expressive and add to the emotional weight of the song. The vocals should be delivered with conviction and a slight rasp. Consider adding subtle harmonies in the chorus for emphasis. The bridge is a good spot for a dynamic shift, perhaps with a slightly stripped-down arrangement before building back into the final verse and chorus.","description":"\"Southern Steel\" is a powerful anthem of resilience, steeped in the spirit of the American West. Blending the grit of Americana with the heart of Country, this song paints a vivid portrait of a woman facing hardship with unwavering determination. Through its raw storytelling and rootsy instrumentation, it celebrates the strength forged in adversity, echoing the enduring spirit of the modern cowgirl.","image_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-images/bulk-1750372042334-00e7e669-83f5-4254-bfbd-4a4f7b11861d.jpg","audio_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-audio/8471cf64-36eb-4f5a-9b4c-7a04342118f5/SouthernSteel-1751655368631.mp3","created_at":"2025-06-19T22:23:45.736535+00:00"}