[Verse]
Boy I’ve seen the fire burning in your eyes
I know the road’s long but reach for the skies
Dust on your boots but don’t let it weigh you
I built this road so it wouldn’t betray you
[Chorus]
Rise up my son make the stars your home
Your dreams are a river let it carve through the stone
Chase every horizon don’t ever back down
I'm rooting for you from this old hometown
[Verse 2]
You’re the echo of a boy I used to be
But you’ve got wings where I only had knees
The world’s got teeth but you’ve got bite
You’re my seed my hope my guiding light
[Chorus]
Rise up my son make the stars your home
Your dreams are a river let it carve through the stone
Chase every horizon don’t ever back down
I'm rooting for you from this old hometown
[Bridge]
The struggle’s your teacher the pain your friend
It starts with a fight but it’s worth in the end
Carry my lessons like a torch in the dark
When you reach that mountaintop don’t forget your spark
[Chorus]
Rise up my son make the stars your home
Your dreams are a river let it carve through the stone
Chase every horizon don’t ever back down
I'm rooting for you from this old hometown