Verse 1
I grew up in Brakpan, where the sun felt like hope,
Life was simple, life was soft, nothing heavy on my soul.
But storms come without warning, and mine tore me in two,
A husband’s lies, a broken vow — I never thought I’d make it through.
Verse 2
Signed the papers, walked away, with a heart that couldn’t breathe,
Then the job I gave my all to, turned its back and let me bleed.
But I stood up, wiped my tears, told myself “you’re still enough,”
Found love again, believed again — but life hit me just as rough.
Pre-Chorus
Every time I built a future, someone tried to pull it down,
But I learned to trust my footprints even when the ground gave out.
Chorus
Still I rise — through the fire, through the heartbreak and the lies,
Still I rise — even when the world keeps taking pieces of my life.
I’ve been broken, I’ve been battered, but I’m standing here alive,
God is not done with my story… still I rise.
Verse 3
Went back to the place that hurt me, gave them loyalty again,
Five years strong — till a director crossed the line I never let him.
Lost my mother through the chaos, trying hard to hold the home,
But grief is heavy when you’re fighting all your battles on your own.
Verse 4
Another job with empty promises, another door slammed in my face,
But every ending God allowed was just making space for grace.
So I walked out with my dignity, left the lies and left the noise,
Now I’m building my own future — every brick, my choice.
Chorus
Still I rise — through the fire, through the heartbreak and the lies,
Still I rise — even when the world keeps taking pieces of my life.
I’ve been broken, I’ve been battered, but I’m standing here alive,
God is not done with my story… still I rise.
Bridge
I’ve cried on the floor, but I’ve prayed even more,
And every “no” just pushed me to the path God had in store.
My business may be small, but my faith is standing tall,
’Cause the woman I’ve become… is stronger than them all.
Final Chorus
Still I rise — every setback just a blessing in disguise,
Still I rise — ‘cause God is writing chapters that will open blinded eyes.
Through the heartache and the ashes, through the darkness and the fights,
My purpose is unfolding…
And still… I rise.
