[Verse 1]
I came in with a scar on my name
Dust on my boots, fire in my veins
They laughed, but I held my ground
Now they hear that march come down
I wore my pride like a blade
Every bruise just made me brave
Hands up when I cross that line
This is mine, all mine
[Pre-Chorus]
Feel that heat in the room
Hear the whole crowd bloom
One step, then another
We rise like thunder
[Chorus]
I stand, I stand
With my head up high
I stand, I stand
And I don't ask why
Burn, burn bright
Let the whole world see
I stand, I stand
This victory is me
[Verse 2]
You tried to bend me to your shape
Tried to make my voice behave
But my heart kept the old fire
Deep in the bones of the wire
Now I wear my past like gold
Every cut made my story bold
If I fall, I fall like stone
But I rise back hard as a throne
[Pre-Chorus]
Feel that heat in the room
Hear the whole crowd bloom
One step, then another
We rise like thunder
[Chorus]
I stand, I stand
With my head up high
I stand, I stand
And I don't ask why
Burn, burn bright
Let the whole world see
I stand, I stand
This victory is me
[Bridge]
Ay, ay, ay
Hear the clapping hands
Ay, ay, ay
Watch me take my stand
No chain, no crown
Could hold me down
I was made for this
I was made to sound
[Final Chorus]
I stand, I stand
With my head up high
I stand, I stand
And I don't ask why
Burn, burn bright
Let the whole world see
I stand, I stand
This victory is me
I stand, I stand
Hear the whole crowd sing
I stand, I stand
I was born to win
Burn, burn bright
Till the night turns gold
I stand, I stand
And I won't be sold