[Verse 1]
They placed a borrowed crown against my brow
Said, “Stand up now, we need you now”
I saw their tired hands reach through the rain
So I took their fear and wore the weight
[Pre-Chorus]
If I break, let it be facing forward
If I fall, let my hands stay open
[Chorus]
They call me their light, their savior
I was chosen by their flame
I will guard the fragile future
I will carry every name
When the walls begin to tremble
When the night refuses to end
I’ll protect their hopes and dreams
I’ll stand, I’ll stand, I’ll stand
[Gospel Chorus]
Hold her up, hold her up
Give her strength to carry on
Hold her up, hold her up
Keep the faithful fire strong
[Verse 2]
A child drew gardens on a broken door
A mother hid her wishes in a drawer
Those little promises are not mine alone
They are the reason I refuse the throne
[Pre-Chorus]
Let the doubters count the scars behind me
Let the frightened hear my voice beside them
[Chorus]
They call me their light, their savior
I was chosen by their flame
I will guard the fragile future
I will carry every name
When the walls begin to tremble
When the night refuses to end
I’ll protect their hopes and dreams
I’ll stand, I’ll stand, I’ll stand
[Gospel Chorus]
Hold her up, hold her up
Give her strength to carry on
Hold her up, hold her up
Keep the faithful fire strong
[Bridge]
I am not a god above them
I am flesh, and I can bleed
But the faith they placed within me
Is the strength I choose to keep
Raise your hands, not in surrender
Raise them high so I can see
Every hope becomes a beacon
Every dream lives through me
[Breakdown]
If you need a shield, I’m here
If you need a voice, I’m here
If you need the dawn returned
I will walk into the fire
[Final Chorus]
They call me their light, their savior
I was chosen by their flame
I will guard the fragile future
I will carry every name
Let the thunder test our courage
Let the heavens hear us sing
I’ll protect their hopes and dreams
I’ll stand for everything
[Gospel Chorus]
Hold her up, hold her up
Give her strength to carry on
Hold her up, hold her up
Keep the faithful fire strong
[Outro]
They call me their light
I answer with my life
They call me their light
And I will not let it die