[Verse]
Fell in the dirt thought I'd never rise
Bitter winds tore through my skies
Each cut each scar taught me to fight
Now I see the dark gave me my light
[Chorus]
Grateful for the pain that made me strong
Grateful for the nights that felt so long
Every cruel word every heavy fall
Built me up now I stand tall
[Verse 2]
The meaner they got the clearer I saw
Their hate taught me to break my own law
Not to stoop not to let my heart rot
Grateful now for the battles I fought
[Chorus]
Grateful for the pain that made me strong
Grateful for the nights that felt so long
Every cruel word every heavy fall
Built me up now I stand tall
[Bridge]
Thank you for the storms that wrecked my sea
Thank you for the chains that set me free
All the ashes from the fires they lit
Turned me into someone who’ll never quit
[Chorus]
Grateful for the pain that made me strong
Grateful for the nights that felt so long
Every cruel word every heavy fall
Built me up now I stand tall