[Verse 1] I stand at the breach Where fear bites hard I know the dark It knows my name I wore the first flame Through smoke and ash I heard the cry Of every trapped heart [Pre-Chorus] So lock your feet And lift your eyes The line is drawn Tonight we rise I am the shield I am the fall I am the one Who answers all [Chorus] I am Michael I do not yield I am Michael I hold the field Take your stand now Take your oath I come with fire I come with hope I am Michael I do not yield (I do not yield) [Verse 2] I have seen kings Turn pale with pride I have watched crowns Sink in the mud I have heard lies Dress up as songs I cut them down With one bright word [Pre-Chorus] So bare your hands And bite your doubt The night will run When I call out I am the blade That breaks the chain I am the hail Before the rain [Chorus] I am Michael I do not yield I am Michael I hold the field Take your stand now Take your oath I come with fire I come with hope I am Michael I do not yield (I do not yield) [Bridge] If your knees shake Let them shake If your voice cracks Then let it break I have your back I have your name Stand with me now And burn that shame [Final Chorus] I am Michael I do not yield I am Michael I hold the field Take your stand now Take your oath I come with fire I come with hope I am Michael I do not yield I do not yield (I do not yield)
