Rise Like Fire

Walkin’ through the shadows of my past,

Every tear I cried just made me shine at last.

You tried to break me, thought I’d fall apart,

But every scar wrote a new song in my heart.

(Vocal phrasing: start soft, smooth, gradually grow in intensity toward the pre-chorus)

I was silent, now I’m loud,

No more hidin’ in the crowd.

The pain you gave became my crown—

I’m standin’ proud, I’m standin’ proud.

(Instrumentation: piano chords, light organ in background, bass kicks in slightly for groove)

I rise like fire, burnin’ higher,

Ain’t no chain can hold my desire.

I found my voice, I found my truth,

And I ain’t singin’ this for you.

I rise like fire, I’m the choir,

Soul of a woman, heart of a fighter.

Can’t put me out, I’m born anew,

Baby, I’m stronger than the hurt you put me through.

(Vocal: big belts here, use gospel-style call-and-response ad-libs in the background)

Used to beg for love that never came,

Now I dance alone, but I feel no shame.

Gospel in my bones, rhythm in my soul,

I don’t need your mercy—I’m in control.

[Bridge] (powerful, soulful, Christina-style runs)

I ain’t your victim, I’m redemption in heels,

Every note I sing is the way my heart heals.

Took all that heartbreak, turned it to gold,

I’m the story that’s yet to be told.

I rise like fire, burnin’ higher,

Ain’t no storm can drown my choir.

Lift my spirit, let it fly,

You can’t dim this light of mine.

I rise like fire, I’m the choir,

Soul of a woman, heart of a fighter.

Don’t need saving, don’t need proof—

Baby, my soul is bulletproof.

Mmm, I rise… I rise… oh,

Like fire, higher, yeah…

Can’t break me, no…

I’m stronger now…

I rise…