[Intro]
Whispers in the street, the neon bleeds from the night
Two silhouettes collide where shadows seek the light
[Verse 1]
Winds of worry whip the air, a meaning in the fray
Hands up, hearts on fire, we’re fighting for the day
Eyes lock like thunder, promises collide
Every bruise a classroom, every scar a guide
[Pre-Chorus]
Can we learn to breathe, can we find a way to choose
Peace over power, voices different, same blues
[Chorus]
We rise, we rise, when the night feels too loud to bear
We stand, we stand, with stubborn hope and open air
We fight not to fight, but to hold on to what’s true
We fight for light to break through, me and you
[Verse 2]
Rails of doubt run deep, but courage starts to bloom
From the dust of yesterday, we chase away the gloom
Hands unclenched, we bend the iron of despair
Build a map of mercy with every word we spare
[Pre-Chorus]
Can we learn to breathe, can we find a way to choose
Peace over power, voices different, same blues
[Chorus]
We rise, we rise, when the night feels too loud to bear
We stand, we stand, with stubborn hope and open air
We fight not to fight, but to hold on to what’s true
We fight for light to break through, me and you
[Bridge]
If strength is kindness dressed in steel, we wear it brave
If courage is listening first, let’s both be saved
[Chorus]
We rise, we rise, when the night feels too loud to bear
We stand, we stand, with stubborn hope and open air
We fight not to fight, but to hold on to what’s true
We fight for light to break through, me and you
[Outro]
We walk from the fight with wiser hands and gentler eyes
Toward a dawn where every valley learns to rise