Rise from the Shadows

In the shadow of the streets, where hope feels out of reach,

I fought with my demons while the world tried to teach.

Grew up with the darkest, the hardest of dark souls,

Grit in my palms, I was chasing my goals.

Success tasted sweet but turned bitter and scarred,

Each step to the top felt a hell of a yard.

But I rise, like a phoenix, from ashes so burned,

Falling down's just a lesson; each time, I’ve learned.

Climbing higher, feel the fire, oh I can fly,

Nothing’s gonna break me now, I’ll touch the sky.

Falling, yes I’ve fallen, but now I’m alive,

Through the struggle and the pain, watch me thrive!

*Instrumental breakdown featuring expressive saxophone riffs.*

Lost too many battles, my heart grew so cold,

Yet I share love like a warrior, with stories untold.

Life turned me hard, but I still give what I can,

Nothing can stop me; I’m that resilient man.

So I rise, though the path feels rugged and raw,

Every bruise is a blessing; I’m guided by law.

Climbing higher, feel the fire, oh I can fly,

Nothing’s gonna break me now, I’ll touch the sky.

Falling, yes I’ve fallen, but now I’m alive,

Through the struggle and the pain, watch me thrive!

When I found myself lost, on that ground, I took stock,

Saw my friends and the struggles, like a time tick-tock.

Together we’ll rise, I’ll teach you each step,

We’ll spread our wings wide, in this life we’ve prepped.

So fly, fly, never stop, don’t let fear defy,

In this darkness, we’ll shine, let our spirits fly high.

Through the trials and the tears, we’ll find our way,

Nothing can hold us back; we’ll rise every day.