Rise

[Verse 1] (soft, breathy, vulnerable) I was buried in the dark, pieces scattered on the ground Tears like rain that wouldn’t stop, no light to be found Held the weight of all the hurt, thought I’d never breathe again But in the silence, something stirred, a spark beneath the pain [Pre-Chorus] (building slightly) I gave myself some grace, let the shadows start to fade Found the strength I didn’t know, in the mess that life had made [Chorus] (powerful, with wide vibrato on sustains) Now I’m rising from the ashes Healing slow, but healing true What was broken stands again Stronger now because of you (Or because of what I’ve been through) I’m healing, I’m healing Rising higher than before [Verse 2] (intimate, with grainy texture) I learned to forgive the storms that tore my world apart Picked up every shattered part, mended my own heart No straight line through the grief, two steps back, three forward still But every scar is proof I lived, and I always will [Bridge] (gritty build to emotional peak) I keep getting stronger Won’t stay down no longer Breathing deep, believing again From the fire, I ascend (Soaring whistle note on “ascend”) [Chorus] (explosive, full belt) Now I’m rising from the ashes Healing slow, but healing true What was broken stands again Stronger now, renewed I’m healing, I’m healing Flying higher than the flames [Outro] (soft fade, breathy resolve) From the ashes… I rise Stronger, wiser, alive