Toast
[Soft crackling toast sounds + distant memory echoes]
[Verse 1]
I was built small and eager, the last of my kind
Designed for soldiers, to keep their spirits high
I studied heat and timing, every type of bread
Prepared for my purpose, to make the perfect spread
I dreamed of busy mornings, of grateful hands I’d feed
Of helping weary soldiers in their time of need
But when the war grew fierce, rations took my place
No one had time for toast in that chaotic space
[Pre-Chorus]
I waited in the corner, ready, full of hope
But the orders never came… and I learned to cope
[Chorus]
Toast
I was made to serve
Toast
With all the love I could preserve
But the world moved faster, left me on the shelf
Until a boy with kind eyes… gave me back myself
[Verse 2]
I was deployed on a submarine, deep beneath the waves
Hoping for a chance to show what I could brave
But war changed everything, priorities rearranged
And by the end, I was discarded, broken, and unnamed
Thrown beside the garbage, rusting in the rain
Dreams of perfect toast… slowly fading away
Until one day a boy, no older than ten
Picked me up gently… and took me home again
[Pre-Chorus 2]
He didn’t know what I was, but he kept me anyway
Gave me a place… where I could quietly stay
[Chorus]
Toast
I was made to serve
Toast
With all the love I could preserve
But the world moved faster, left me on the shelf
Until a boy with kind eyes… gave me back myself
[Bridge — hopeful]
Now with Prima and the crew, I have a brand new spark
I identify anything you put inside my heart
Small things, simple things — that’s all I can do
But I do it with pride… because I’m finally with you
[acoustic solo]
[Pre chorus]
I’m still plugged in, listening for the click
Got crumbs in the tray and a plan in my wires
If someone says go, I’ll light up quick
Just one slice.
[Chorus-key lift]
[Chorus]
Toast
I was made to serve
Toast
Still holding the warmth I saved
The shelf can keep its dust
I’m still here, slot humming
Toast — hit the switch
Toast
I’m back in the kitchen now
[Outro — warm]
I may be small…
But my toast is true.