Truth (I Will Rise)

Truth (I Will Rise) - (5:37)
I’ve only five letters that make up my name.
My siblings are Justice and Freedom. They say
Lately I’m caught in a dangerous game.
My story is one you may know.

I’ve lived in this land over four hundred years,
Defended by Patriots’ blood, sweat, and tears.
Your soldiers have sacrificed lives and careers.
For me, they’re six feet below.

I dwell in your hearts that beat in your chests
I tug at your conscience ‘til I am expressed.
Some try to kill me or twist me at best,
But they can’t bury my light.

For I still burn. Yes, I still burn.

Raise your voices up into the air.
I won’t be silenced. I will be heard.
Raise your voices, stand up with pride.
I will rise.

In the gathering darkness when I seem weak,
My strength can be found in the words that you speak.
Speak me to power and others you seek,
For I will not be denied.


Never underestimate the power of one.
One spark can ignite a million suns.
Like moths to a flame, your people will run.
My brilliance will soon fill your skies.

For I still burn. Yes, I still burn.

Raise your voices up into the air.
I won’t be silenced. I will be heard.
Raise your voices, stand up with pride.
I will rise. I will rise.

Justice is blind, but lately it’s odd.
That sometimes she rules with a wink and a nod.
Freedom is fickle and fragile today
When money and politics get in the way - get in the way.
But I still burn, and I’ll burn bright.

Raise your voices up into the air.
I won’t be silenced. I will be heard.
Raise your voices, stand up with pride.
I will rise.

Raise your voices up into the air.
I won’t be silenced. I will be heard.
Raise your voices, stand up with pride.
I will rise. I will rise.
I will rise. Yes, I will rise.