(Rising) [Verse 1] I once felt the lovers mark. But it betrayed me, (leave him) It stabbed me, (kill him) Left me dying in the dark. [Verse 2] In the shadows deep and cold, Forced embrace of an endless night. Where echoes of despair take hold, I wander underneath a haunting sky. [Chorus] I will defy the whispers of your taunting hate Rising from the ashes with renewed fate Standing up and fight my way back to life Feeling the darkness surrender to the light (Rising from) [Verse 3] My bleeding heart is turning into stone, In the depths of sorrow, I've been alone, To rise anew, I'll have to break these chains, A new dawn where my strength remains. [Bridge] A flash of light reached down to me Igniting hope, gave me strength to flee (Rising from the...) [Chorus] I will defy the whispers of your taunting hate Rising from the ashes with renewed fate Standing up and fight my way back to life Feeling the darkness surrender to the light [Instrumental solo] [Verse 4] Shedding the darkness from my heart, Finding my way to make a new start. Leaving behind the shadows I face, Embracing the future with fearless grace. (Rising from the ashes) [Chorus] I will defy the whispers of your taunting hate Rising from the ashes with renewed fate Standing up and fight my way back to life Feeling the darkness surrender to the light
