[Verse 1] [clean arpeggiated electric guitar, bass, and light percussion] 1968, a brand new start Young leaders gathering with a heart To serve their neighbors, lend a hand Building hope across the land From Charlotte's campus came a dream A simple vision, a ROH-tuh-rakt team One club became a thousand more Opening every future door [Pre-Chorus] [palm-muted electric guitar builds, drums increase intensity] Together we can change tomorrow Turn challenges into hope for all [Chorus] [full band, high-energy] ROW-tuh-rakt, we're rising now The future's calling here and loud Changing lives in every nation Powered by a generation ROW-tuh-rakt, we lead the way Serving others every day [Post-Chorus] Whoa-oh-oh-oh! Lighting the night! Whoa-oh-oh-oh! ROH-tuh-rakt's light! [Verse 2] [driving bass and drums, rhythmic electric guitar] Planting trees and building schools Creating change with fresh new tools Fighting hunger, bringing peace Helping opportunities increase From local streets to global dreams We're stronger than we've ever been Friendships formed across the sea United through humanity [Pre-Chorus] Every project, every plan Starts with one person who believes they can Together we are more than members We're the spark the world remembers [Chorus] ROW-tuh-rakt, we're rising now The future's calling here and loud Changing lives in every nation Powered by a generation ROW-tuh-rakt, we lead the way Serving others every day Our ROW-tuh-rakt future shines so bright We're carrying the torch and lighting the night
