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Following in His Footsteps

Doug Murphychatgpt

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Inspired by "The Boss"
country americana folk rock protest
a one man show
Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection. Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.
Song Info
Genre
Beats Beats General
Charts
Peak #179
Peak in subgenre #17
Author
Douglas Murphy/AI
Rights
2026
Uploaded
February 01, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 8.1 MB 320 kbps 3:33 minutes
Meta Data
Samples
No samples, loops, or splices
BPM
94
Beat
4/4
Key
Major
Vocals
Male
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
Inspired by Bruce Springsteen recent protest song.
Lyrics
North of the line pines scrape the sky Coffee goes cold headlines roll by Different winter same tight chest Minneapolis won’t let me rest Following his footsteps I stand up straight Tears in my throat hands full of rage Minneapolis voices cut through the snow ICE has to go ICE has to go How could this happen How could this happen now Names like candles close in my mind Whole lives taken left behind Sirens on my phone blue light, a clip I flinch at the hush right after it hits Mercy means let go not hands on the wall. Not boots, not doors that slam and call If I held the border I’d draw it in song lines made of listening not right and wrong Don’t tell me system like it’s holy ground If justice is real let it be found Following his footsteps I stand up straight Tears in my throat hands full of rage Minneapolis voices cut through the snow ICE has to go ICE has to go How could this happen How could this happen now How could this be happening Right here, right now. How could this be happening Somebody tell me ICE has to go
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