Hugz 'N Pawz

Lyrics

[Intro]
“…All units, be advised… K9 Judge, badge number 658, is retiring after seven years of faithful and dedicated service…”

[Verse 1]
Seven years of footsteps on the midnight ground
Every call, every chase, you were duty bound
Side by side with your partner, never let him fall
Every bark, every breath--you gave it all

[Pre-Chorus]
And the town stood still when the radio spoke
Through the static, through the tears, every heart broke
But beyond the words, there’s a truth we all knew
You were more than a badge, you were family too

[Chorus]
The final radio call, the air went still
A hero with four paws, a heart of steel
From the streets you served to the toys in the hall
We salute you, Judge, on your final call

[Verse 2]
Your teeth grew weak, but your spirit stayed strong
You carried the fight, though the road felt long
And as you bit down on your training sleeve
You showed us all the courage to leave

[Pre-Chorus]
And your partner stood with pride in his eyes
The weight of goodbye, he couldn’t disguise
He gave you the gift every good dog should know
A love that will follow wherever you go

[Chorus]
The final radio call, the air went still
A hero with four paws, a heart of steel
From the streets you served to the toys in the hall
We salute you, Judge, on your final call

[Bridge]
Not an ending, just a new kind of start
From a working dog to the king of hearts
No more duty, no more fight
Just wings of love to guide your flight

[Chorus]
The final radio call, the town stood tall
For a partner, a protector, who gave his all
From the streets you served to the love you recall
We salute you, Judge, on your final call

[Outro]
[Outro]
“…We thank you for your service.
Judge, rest easy, boy...
Thank you.”