Rise Above

[Verse] Livin' in the darkness Always hiding in the shade Cut me down with words; they had me feeling so betrayed But I rise above 'cause I ain't gonna be afraid Turned the pain into power Let the fire be displayed [Verse 2] They used to laugh and whisper Thought they had me in their grip But little did they know I had a fire within my fingertips I took all their hate and turned it into something I could grip Now they all stand in awe as I watch my success flip [Chorus] I rise above From the ashes I will soar No matter the hurdles I'll break down every locked door Bullies tried to bring me down But they won't anymore I'm a rising star Stronger than before [Verse 3] Perseverance and strength developed over time As I continued to grow I began my climb With every passing year my eyes always on the prize "Look at me now" I say with nothing but pride [Chorus] I rise above From the ashes I will soar No matter the hurdles I'll break down every locked door Bullies tried to bring me down But they won't anymore I'm a rising star Stronger than before [Bridge] Bullies tried to bring me down But they won't anymore I'm a rising star Stronger than before [Chorus] I rise above From the ashes I will soar No matter the hurdles I'll break down every locked door Bullies tried to bring me down But they won't anymore I'm a rising star Stronger than before [Chorus] I rise above From the ashes I will soar No matter the hurdles I'll break down every locked door Bullies tried to bring me down But they won't anymore I'm a rising star Stronger than before [Outro]