Rise
One Voice Children's Choir Lyrics

I won't just survive
I refuse to merely exist without purpose or meaning

Oh, you will see me thrive
I will not only succeed, but I will flourish and prosper

Can't write my story
I refuse to let others control my narrative or determine my fate

I'm beyond the archetype
I reject conventional stereotypes and refuse to conform to societal expectations

I won't just conform
I refuse to submit to conformity or be a product of social pressure

No matter how you shake my core
I will remain steadfast in my beliefs and values, even under extreme pressure

'Cause my roots, they run deep, oh
My foundation and sense of identity are strong and firmly established

Oh, ye of so little faith
You who doubt my ability and resilience

Don't doubt it, don't doubt it
You should have faith in my strength and determination

Victory is in my veins
I am fueled by the confidence and assurance of triumph

I know it, I know it
I am certain and unwavering in my conviction

And I will not negotiate
I refuse to compromise my values or settle for less than what I deserve

I'll fight it, I'll fight it
I am ready and willing to confront any obstacle or challenge that comes my way

I will transform
I will use my struggles and hardships as opportunities for growth and change

When, when the fire's at my feet again
When I am faced with intense pressure and adversity

And the vultures all start circling
And those who seek to prey on my weakness and vulnerability begin to close in

They're whispering, you're out of time
They are trying to convince me that I am running out of options or opportunities

But still, I rise
But I refuse to be defeated and will continue to persevere

This is no mistake, no accident
My successes and achievements are not merely due to chance or coincidence

When you think the final nail is in, think again
When you believe that I have been permanently defeated, think again

Don't be surprised, I will still rise
Do not underestimate my strength and determination to overcome any setback or hardship

I must stay conscious
I must remain aware and alert in the midst of chaos and turmoil

Through the madness and chaos
Despite the confusion and disorder surrounding me

So I call on my angels
I seek the guidance and support of those who uplift and encourage me

They say
They remind me that I am strong and capable of overcoming any challenge

And be transformed (and be transformed)
And use my experiences to grow, evolve, and become a better version of myself

Oh, oh, oh, oh
A vocalization of strength and determination

Oh, oh, oh, oh
A continuation of the above

Oh, oh, oh, oh
A continuation of the above

Oh, oh, oh, oh
A continuation of the above