I was born strong, I was made for this See, I met so many hard times when I thought I couldn't make it See, I've had my trials when my pillows dried my eyes Then the morning came and my wings took flight I rise, I rise See, I'm hurting but not broken Down but I won't die I rise, I rise Soon I will reach the sky and still I rise Some say it's a mystery how I still believe That in spite of all I've been through I could still push the wheel See, I have a power they can't see With their eyes, it's a little thing called faith That makes broken wings fly I rise, I rise Know I'm hurting but not broken Down but I won't die I rise, I rise Soon I will reach the sky and still I rise Who can understand when just an ordinary man Defies the odds and still fights on to win I can take it, I can make it I rise, I rise See, I'm hurting but not broken Down but I won't die I rise, I rise Soon I will reach the sky and still I rise I rise See, I'm hurting but not broken Down but I won't die I rise, I rise Soon I will reach the sky and still I rise