Straight Face, Wild Life

“Straight Face, Wild Life”

[Verse 1]
He’s got a face like stone, but a heart that’s loud,
Punchline king in a hospital gown.
Brain surgery at eight, that’s just the start,
But he’s twisting balloons and stealing hearts.

Lived in six states, dodged ten whole nations,
Campfire stories and airport frustrations.
If you ask him why the Book’s got horsemen galore?
He’ll blame gas prices—and then ask for more.

[Chorus]
🎺 He’s Wade, he’s straight-faced,
But don’t be fooled, the man’s full-blazed!
No smile needed to blow your mind,
With a walker shuffle and a joke that’s timed.
🎷 Ska in his soul and cancer on retreat,
His life’s a punchline with dancing feet!

[Verse 2]
His dad was a clown (like, for real — no joke),
Mom’s still out here making kids go “whoa.”
He’s a camp counselor, sub, and a shipping guy,
Facilitating fun with a wandering eye.

He drummed in Bible school, ’round ’96,
Where heaven met trombones and ska kicks.
You fell in love? She found out what?!
There’s probably a joke, but I’ll leave that shut. 😅

[Bridge – Slower, skank beat]
Been through fire, chemo flames,
Walked through valleys with nicknames.
Said “Ha” to the pain, said “Nope” to the fear,
Still posts memes that make ya cheer.

[Verse 3 – Back to upbeat]
He’s John 10:10 with a cane and grin,
“The thief comes to steal, but I still win!”
Been to Brazil and the Holy Land,
Probably danced there… straight face, jazz hands.

[Chorus]
🎺 He’s Wade, he’s straight-faced,
Laughs at death with God’s full grace.
Ska in his blood and jokes on the beat,
Still twisting joy with shuffling feet.
🎷 Give him a mic, or a camp to run,
This dude turns tragedy into puns.

[Outro – Breakdown/Speak-ska]
He’s the balloon man with the drum in his hand,
Posting memes no soul could ever plan.
Says, “If the Revelation army’s riding a horse…
It’s ‘cause unleaded’s $8 a quart.”