Moving through the city lights, shadows grow
Facing down the doubts we know, let them go
Strutting proudly, no more playing small
Breaking chains, rise above it all
With a groove that's strong, no backing down
In this funk, we claim our ground
In the night, we make our stance
Voices loud, but a quiet dance
Through the noise, we're going to shout
Turn this world from inside out
Stand up, stand tall, make it right
We got our beliefs in sight
Gonna rise (I'm rising)
With courage in our veins, we'll shine bright
Light the fire, through the darkest night
Don't you fear (no fear)
We've got the power, we're takin' the fight!
Stand up, stand tall, make it right
We ain't gonna stop, no way, no how
Hold the line, feel the rhythm now
Together stronger, hearts beat as one
In this battle, we have just begun
Rising up, we're unashamed
Past the fear, we're never tamed
Here we are, accustomed to this place
Strangers, near us, we fear the chase
But something's happened to make it go away
It must be the challenge that we all face
Stand up, square up, make it right
Be the one who makes it right
Never wait for morning light
Do the right thing, make it right
Stand up, stand tall, make it right
We got our beliefs in sight
Gonna rise (I'm risin')
With courage in our veins, we'll shine bright
Light the fire, through the darkest night
Don't you fear (no fear)