[Intro – Epic, rising energy] Footsteps echo through the flame, I chase the storm, I chant my name. The past may burn, but I won't break— This is the path I'm meant to take! [Verse 1] Under skies that never cried, I walked alone, but stayed alive. Ash on my hands, scars on my soul, But every trial made me whole. [Pre-Chorus] Can you hear the drums begin? They beat the fire deep within. Every wound becomes a roar, I won’t stay down anymore! [Chorus – Explosive and powerful] I blaze the path with all I am, No turning back, I’ll make my stand. The world can fall, but I’ll rise through— This burning road will lead me true. From shattered dreams to final breath, I’ll fight through fear, I’ll chase what's left. The winds may howl, the night may crash— But I’ll break through, I’ll blaze the path! [Verse 2 – Pushing forward] I’ve seen the shadows try to bind, But I’ve got fire in my mind. The shamisen sings through the rain, A warrior dancing through the pain. [Pre-Chorus 2] Can you feel the rising flame? My heartbeat’s roaring like my name. I won’t fade into regret— My story’s not finished yet! [Chorus – Repeat with stronger backing] I blaze the path with all I am, No turning back, I’ll make my stand. The world can fall, but I’ll rise through— This burning road will lead me true. From shattered dreams to final breath, I’ll fight through fear, I’ll chase what's left. The winds may howl, the night may crash— But I’ll break through, I’ll blaze the path! [Bridge – Instrumental break with taiko + shamisen] (Imagine taiko pounding and shamisen strumming over a brief wordless vocal melody) Who I was, and who I’ll be— Meet at the edge of destiny... [Final Chorus – Stronger vocals, full harmony] I blaze the path with heart on fire, Through every fall, I still aspire. The world may doubt, but I believe— The flame inside will never leave. From broken chains to final breath, I’ll carve my name beyond regret. Let thunder crash, let lightning flash— Still I rise… I blaze the path! [Outro – fading echo] Still I rise... I blaze the path...
