STILL I RISE [Verse 1] I’ve been walking through the shadows, Trying to find my way back home, Some days I feel like giving in, Some days I’m better on my own. But there’s a fire deep inside me, Even when I cannot see the light, And every scar has got a story, Of another time I chose to fight. [Pre-Chorus] I may bend, I may break, I may lose my way, But there’s something in my heart That won’t let me stay down. [Chorus] So I rise, I rise, Even when the tears fall from my eyes, I’m still here, I’m still breathing, Still believing there’s a better life. I’ve been down, but I’m not finished, I’ve got more to give, more to live, Every time the world knocks me down, I get back up — Still I rise. [Verse 2] I know I haven’t been myself, I know I’ve made mistakes along the way, But I’m trying to find that person Who got lost somewhere yesterday. I don’t need to have the answers, I just need another chance to try, One small step, then one more forward, Till I remember how to fly. [Pre-Chorus] I may bend, I may break, I may lose my way, But there’s something in my heart That won’t let me stay down. [Chorus] So I rise, I rise, Even when the tears fall from my eyes, I’m still here, I’m still breathing, Still believing there’s a better life. I’ve been down, but I’m not finished, I’ve got more to give, more to live, Every time the world knocks me down, I get back up — Still I rise. [Bridge] Maybe tomorrow I’ll be stronger, Maybe tomorrow I’ll see clearer, But tonight I’ll keep on moving, Knowing every step brings me nearer. To the man I know I can become, To the life I’m fighting for, I’m not looking back anymore — I’m opening the door. [Final Chorus] And I rise, I rise, With a brand-new fire in my eyes, I’m still here, I’m still breathing, Still believing I can change my life. I’ve been broken, I’ve been hurting, But my story isn’t over yet, Every time the world knocks me down, I get back up — I rise again. [Outro] I’m still standing, Still believing, Still becoming who I’m meant to be. I’ve come too far to turn around… I fell down — but I rise.
