[Verse 1] Woke up starin’ at the mirror, tired of sayin’ “someday” Waitin’ on a savior, while the hours slip away Then I heard a whisper deep down in my soul “No one’s comin’ to set the fire—I'm the one who’s gotta inspire” [Chorus] If it’s gonna be, it’s up to me Ain’t no knight on a white steed high If I want the fire? Then I’ll strike the spark Dig down deep, ignite my heart I can pray, I can dream, I can shout for help But in the end, I gotta help myself [Verse 2] People talk about fate, like it’s carved in stone But the truth is, my choices build my throne Ain’t no shame in fallin’, but I won’t stay down I’ll get back up, and wear my scars like a crown [Chorus] If it’s gonna be, it’s up to me Gotta break those chains and set myself free If I want change? Then I’ll make the call I’ll stand up proud, or I’ll watch it fall I can hope, I can cry, I can beg the sky But my wings won’t spread ‘til I choose to fly [Bridge] I’ll help myself, not just wait in line Not content to simply mire, I’ll be the one to set the fire. Just one shot, one life, one voice Its time to make a choice [Breakdown] Nobody’s comin’ to push me up that hill. No magic pill, no hidden will. I either rise… or I stand still. And that’s the deal. [Final Chorus] If it’s gonna be, it’s up to me Not tomorrow, not “we’ll see” If I want the life I know I crave? Then I’ll be the storm, not the wave I can stall, I can wait, or I can believe— That everything I need… lives inside of me. [Outro – soft and honest] I gotta help myself… ‘Cause no one else can live my dream. If it’s gonna be… it’s up to me.
