Verse 1 From shadowed depths where freedom’s ember gleams, A nation birthed, a phoenix from the dreams. Weathered by chains, by tyrants’ iron hand, A tempest rises, sweeping o’er the land. For in this crucible, a truth is cast, That all are born with destinies amassed, Equal in spirit, though our paths diverge, A symphony of souls, a cosmic surge. Chorus Hope unites like the eternal flame of human endeavor, We won't succumb to our baser selves,. . no never, Down with tyrants . .down with thugs, Let us reach within and grab hold of our best selves, To discern within the difference between self-righteous and righteous Kindness will ignite us because we are equal (created equal) Verse 2 Like seedlings reaching for the sun’s embrace, We yearn for justice, truth, and open space. A tapestry woven, threads of diverse hue, A masterpiece of life, forever new. We’ll break the chains that bind, with hearts afire, Ignite the world with passion’s pure desire. Chorus Hope unites like the eternal flame of human endeavor, We won't succumb to our baser selves,. . no never, Down with tyrants . .down with thugs, Let us reach within and grab hold of our best selves, To discern within the difference between self-righteous and righteous Kindness will ignite us because we are equal (created equal) Verse 3 Let tyrants quake, for we are rising tide, A force of nature, where wrongs abide. With courage as our shield, and hope our guide, We’ll forge a path where dreams collide. No longer silent, our voices shall resound, A symphony of freedom, earthbound. Chorus Hope unites like the eternal flame of human endeavor, We won't succumb to our baser selves,. . no never, Down with tyrants . .down with thugs, Let us reach within and grab hold of our best selves, To discern within the difference between self-righteous and righteous Kindness will ignite us because we are equal (created equal) Bridge Across the expanse, where mountains touch the sky, A promise echoes, where spirits fly. United hearts, a tapestry grand, We'll shape a world with a tender hand. A brotherhood forged in trials of fire, Our legacy, a soaring spire. Chorus Hope unites like the eternal flame of human endeavor, We won't succumb to our baser selves,. . no never, Down with tyrants . .down with thugs, Let us reach within and grab hold of our best selves, To discern within the difference between self-righteous and righteous Kindness will ignite us because we are equal (created equal) [Outro] In our darkest hour let the acknowledgment of our mutual frailty, Ignite a remembrance of our eternal equality, Uniting us for a common good (a common good)!! [Quote] "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." the United States Declaration of Independence.
