[Verse] You held me down so long Thought I'd break but I stayed strong You never knew my fight In the darkness found my light [Verse 2] You threw stones and sticks But I learned to do tricks With every crack I grew Now I'm stronger thanks to you [Chorus] Rise above the waves tonight Shining in my own true light Even when you try to shove I will always rise above [Verse 3] You speak with bitter tongue Tried to make me feel so young But I found a way to cope In your shadow found my hope [Chorus] Rise above the waves tonight Shining in my own true light Even when you try to shove I will always rise above [Bridge] Every tear became a stream Fueling fire to my dream All your hate a distant roar Now I'm stronger than before
