[Verse 1]
They point, they laugh, they throw their words
Like glass on pavement underfoot
I’ve worn the bruises, read the looks
But I still stand where I stood
[Pre-Chorus]
I lift my chin in the wind
Hear my heart say, “again”
Every crack just lets the light in
I’m not backing down again
[Chorus]
Sticks and stones, I stand
Sticks and stones, I won’t bend
Won’t break, won’t fold
It won’t get to me
Sticks and stones, I rise
Sticks and stones, I stay whole
I’m louder than the hurt
It won’t get to me
[Verse 2]
You can keep your sideways grin
I know what truth feels like
I’ve got a fire in my ribs
And a sky still open wide
[Pre-Chorus]
I lift my chin in the wind
Hear my heart say, “again”
Every crack just lets the light in
I’m not backing down again
[Chorus]
Sticks and stones, I stand
Sticks and stones, I won’t bend
Won’t break, won’t fold
It won’t get to me
Sticks and stones, I rise
Sticks and stones, I stay whole
I’m louder than the hurt
It won’t get to me
[Bridge]
One voice turns to many
Hands up, side by side
No more hiding in the shadows
We were born to take up space
Say it loud for the ones still hurting
Say it loud, we’re gonna stay
[Final Chorus]
Sticks and stones, I stand
Sticks and stones, I won’t bend
Won’t break, won’t fold
It won’t get to me
Sticks and stones, I rise
Sticks and stones, I stay whole
We are louder than the hurt
It won’t get to me