[Intro: 0:00–1:00] [Wordless female vocalise, distant and soulful] Ah—ah, I rise [Verse 1: 1:00–1:45] I found my name beneath the noise A steady flame, a chosen voice The sky is wide, I take my place With open hands and fearless grace [Pre-Chorus: 1:45–2:30] Every step makes room for more I know what I am reaching for Higher power, guide my sight My own will turns on the light [Chorus 1: 2:30–3:15] I’m on top, I’m standing true The highest part of me breaks through Free in my heart, clear in my mind I rise, I rise, and leave doubt behind [Background Harmonies] Rise, rise Standing true [Verse 2: 3:15–3:50] I turn the pressure into gold A better self is taking hold No borrowed crown, no fixed design I build the road and make it mine [Build: 3:50–4:00] [Call and response] Lead: Who holds the key? Background: You hold the key Lead: Who sets you free? Background: You set you free [Peak Chorus / Bridge: 4:00–5:30] I’m on top, I’m standing true The highest part of me breaks through Free in my heart, clear in my mind I rise, I rise, and leave doubt behind [Three-Part Gospel Harmonies] I rise above I rise with love I rise because I know who I am [Bridge] Light in my lungs, wide in my chest Grace in the climb, fire in the test I reach for the sky, but I’m rooted below The more that I grow, the more that I know [Ad-libs] Keep going No turning back I’m becoming I am that [Final Chorus] I’m on top, I’m standing true The highest part of me breaks through Free in my heart, clear in my mind I rise, I rise, and leave doubt behind [Outro Dropback: 5:30–6:00] I rise, I rise My spirit knows the way I rise, I rise And choose myself today [Soft harmony] Standing true I rise
