In the quiet of the morning, with the dawn's first light
He faces his reflection, a warrior in fight
Six decades of living, now a battle unforeseen
A journey through the shadows, where hope has always been
With every dose of chemo, he feels the tide within
A storm of silent battles, a war he aims to win
The days they blend together, some dark and some divine
But in his heart, a beacon, a relentless, burning shine
Rise up, rise against the night
Hold on to the love, the life, the light
In the face of fear, with all your might
Rise up, rise, it's your right
The seasons change around him, but he stands firm and true
With every small victory, his strength anew
His family beside him, their love a constant stream
Together in the struggle, chasing down a dream
Rise up, rise against the night
Hold on to the love, the life, the light
In the face of fear, with all your might
Rise up, rise, it's your right
And then the day comes breaking, with news that shines like gold
The battle, it is won, a story to be told
He looks into the mirror, sees a warrior, brave and bold
A life reclaimed from darkness, more precious than untold
Rise up, rise against the night
Hold on to the love, the life, the light
In the face of fear, with all your might
Rise up, rise, it's your right
In the quiet moments, when the fight seems too much
Remember you're not alone, many hearts you've touched
Through the pain and the tears, through the uncertain years
Your spirit's unbroken, your courage outshines your fears
So here's to the fighter, with a heart made of steel
To the journey of healing, to the power to feel
Rise up, rise, with every breath you take
For every moment's precious, for love, for life's sake