(Verse 1)
I was born from a one-night mistake
In the blue hills of Oregon rain
Two young hearts tied down too soon
By a life they couldn’t contain
Momma walked away one day
Didn’t even turn around
Her name turned into a whisper
Just an echo without a sound
(Verse 2)
Days rolled on into years
I grew up tough through tears
Daddy found himself a woman
Didn’t know what she’d conceal
Bruises hidden under long sleeves
Truth buried out of sight
Pain was something we lived with
Every single night
(Verse 3)
I was Daddy’s little angel
Til I started growin’ strong
Bloomin’ into who I’d be
That’s when everything went wrong
One night changed forever
Turned my world into a fight
The man who swore he’d guard me
Became my darkest sight
(Verse 4)
Two little sisters behind me
I swore I’d keep ‘em safe
Took the fall, wore the blame
Carried every ounce of shame
Four long days on that stand
While the truth burned in my chest
Their lies rang out like thunder
And they turned their backs at best
(Verse 5)
Left alone out in the cold
Like a ghost no one would claim
Grief hung heavy on my bones
Like a wildfire without a name
One night I tried to end it
Thought I’d finally disappear
But the devil couldn’t take me
Guess I’m meant to still be here
(Verse 6- pull instruments back)
I’ve been dragged straight through hell
Yeah, I’ve stumbled, yeah, I fell
But I’m a hard-headed woman
Some call me something else
I keep walking through the fire
Even when it ain’t clear
How the hell I’m still standing
But I’m still standing here
No… I don’t stay down
(CHORUS – full band hits)
I’ve been thrown away
Yeah, I’ve been pushed aside
I’ve been the secret
People try to hide
But I’m still here to stay
Yeah, I’m still in the fight
Over and over again
They tried to drain my life
But I rise…
Yeah, I rise
(Verse 6 – slight growl stripped, gritty, spoken/sung low, Drop to drums + bass, guitar stabs)
So when the world knocks you down
Get the hell back up
Don’t you buy into their lies
You better call their bluff
Ain’t strong enough to keep you down
Throw a crooked little smile
Let ‘em think they got you beat
Let ‘em watch you while you win
They can try to break you, darlin’
Then you stand up in the ashes
And get back on your feet
But they ain’t ever gonna win
(Final Chorus – biggest, add harmonies + steel swells)
I’ve been thrown away
Yeah, I’ve been pushed aside
I’ve been the secret
People try to hide
But I’m still here to stay
Yeah, I’m still in the fight
Over and over again
They tried to drain my life
But I rise…
Yeah, I rise
Still I rise
