[INTRO — VOICE 1, spoken] Ayo… Yeah… Look at me now. (That’s right) I been through enough to know I ain’t gotta prove nothing. Let’s go. [VERSE 1 — VOICE 1] Came out the dark with my head held high Had a storm in my chest, still I touched the sky They counted me out, I counted my steps Every time I fell, I got stronger with breath (Yeah!) Back against the wall, I stood my ground Kept my feet planted when the world spun round I don’t move for applause, I move for me Had to lose some things just to finally see I got scars, but I wear them proud Walk in the room, don’t gotta say it loud I know my worth, I know my lane I took every loss and I made it change (Made it change!) [CHORUS — FEMALE GROUP CHANT] CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! I came too far, don’t mistake me! (That’s right!) SHADOWS BEHIND ME! FIRE INSIDE ME! Every step I take, come and feel me! (Come on!) I came through pressure! I came through pain! Now when I step up, Remember my name! CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! Look at what I became! (What I became!) [VERSE 2 — VOICE 2, sharper / aggressive] Uh! Now watch how I move when the beat gets low No fear in my heart, I already know I don’t chase validation, I don’t need a crowd I learned how to stand when the room got loud (Watch me!) They said slow down, I said watch me rise Had to see through the truth hiding in disguise I kept my focus when the road got rough Had to learn real quick that enough is enough No looking back, that’s a closed door I know what I’m worth and I know what I’m for Every little setback gave me new sight Now I walk with purpose every single night (Yeah!) I don’t need permission to take my space I don’t need approval to show my face I came with a story, I came with a voice I survived the storm and I made my choice! [CHORUS — FEMALE GROUP CHANT] CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! I came too far, don’t mistake me! (No!) SHADOWS BEHIND ME! FIRE INSIDE ME! Every step I take, come and feel me! (Let’s go!) I came through pressure! I came through pain! Now when I step up, Remember my name! CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! Look at what I became! (That’s me!) [HALFTIME — VOICE 1, spoken] Hold up… Let the beat breathe. You see… Some people see the scars. I see the strength. Some people see the past. I see how far I came. And that’s the difference. (Yeah…) [VERSE 3 — VOICE 1] I don’t need to hide what made me strong Every chapter had a place all along I took my tears and I turned them to drive I took my fear and I learned how to rise (Rise!) I been tested, I been tried Still got fire sitting deep inside No matter how heavy that road became I kept walking till I found my name [VOICE 2] Now I’m stepping with purpose! Standing with pride! Got my whole story walking by my side! No more shrinking! No more doubt! This is my moment— I’m letting it out! (Let it out!) [FINAL CHORUS — FEMALE GROUP, HARD] CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! I came too far, don’t mistake me! (NEVER!) SHADOWS BEHIND ME! FIRE INSIDE ME! Every step I take, come and feel me! (Feel me!) I came through pressure! I came through pain! Now when I step up, Remember my name! CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! Look at what I became! (LOOK AT ME!) CAN’T BREAK ME! CAN’T SHAKE ME! I found my power! I found my way! SHADOWS BEHIND ME! LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! This is my story— And nobody’s taking it from me! [OUTRO — VOICE 1, spoken] Yeah… That’s right. I didn’t become strong overnight. I became strong every time I got back up. Mrs. Robinson. Still standing. Still rising. (You heard me?)
