[Verse 1] Sarah scans the contract draft, her junior lawyer eyes Skip past paragraphs of text she thinks are standardized "Just boilerplate," whispers doubt, "delete to save some space" But Marcus shakes his head and shows the dangers she might face [Chorus] Standard language shields your castle Every clause a battle-tested wall Severability saves the hassle Force majeure breaks the fall Integration, modification, governing law's foundation Standard language - litigation's salvation [Verse 2] That innocent "entire agreement" clause she nearly cut? Prevents opposing counsel claiming secret handshake strut Waiver language stops you losing rights through gentle mercy Notice provisions set the rules when deadlines get unworthy [Chorus] Standard language shields your castle Every clause a battle-tested wall Severability saves the hassle Force majeure breaks the fall Integration, modification, governing law's foundation Standard language - litigation's salvation [Bridge] When courts divide your contract like a surgeon's careful blade Severability keeps the healthy parts from getting frayed Assignment clauses guard who holds the keys to obligations Dispute resolution charts the course through legal complications [Verse 3] No waiver means your silence doesn't forfeit future claims Choice of law decides which rulebook governs when stakes flame These templates born from centuries of courtroom education Transform your risky handshake into bulletproof foundation [Final Chorus] Standard language shields your castle Every word a tested ammunition round Survivability conquers hassle Boilerplate's where safety's found Interpretation, limitation, indemnification Standard language - your client's preservation [Outro] So respect those dusty paragraphs that seem like ancient lore They're sentries at your contract's gates, protecting what's in store
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