Still, I Rise

They laughed at dreams I chose to chase

Like I was running in a hopeless race

But I walked on through the pouring rain

With fire in my chest they couldn’t drain

There were nights I cried without a sound

When no one knew my world's crashing down

But every tear I let quietly fall

Built a bridge each time I hit the wall

Still, I rise

Even when the flame begins to die

I’m not flawless, but I’m real

And this heart refuses not to feel

Still, I rise—though I walk alone

‘Cause deep inside, I know I’m not unknown

I learned to smile while feeling torn

To walk in storms I’ve always worn

I chose to trust in my own hands

For strength is born when no one understands

Still, I rise

Even when the flame begins to die

I’m not flawless, but I’m real

And this heart refuses not to feel

Still, I rise—though I walk alone

‘Cause deep inside, I know I’m not unknown

There were days I almost let it go

But a whisper in me said, “Take it slow”

Even tired, I carry on

‘Cause the only one I lean on… is my own

Still, I rise

Though I break, I never compromise

No storm can tear apart the core

Of someone who has knelt before

Still, I rise, though the road is long

‘Cause I was made to prove them wrong

And through each fall,

I’ll stand up tall…

Still, I rise.

Yes… still, I rise.