Still We Rise Slow

Morning light on a tired street Footsteps echo, calm heartbeat World keep spinning loud and fast I choose the now, I drop the past Every scar got something to say Every night still leads to day I don’t chase what I can’t hold I walk steady, strong and bold Still we rise slow, step by step With open hands, no heavy debt Still we rise slow, feel that sway Roots in the ground, eyes on today No rush, no fight, just steady flow Still we rise slow Old mistakes like dust on shoes Shake them off, nothing to prove Love don’t knock with flashing signs It shows up soft, right on time If it stays, I let it breathe If it goes, it sets me free I don’t force what wants to grow I trust the tide, I let it show Still we rise slow, step by step With open hands, no heavy debt Still we rise slow, feel that sway Roots in the ground, eyes on today No rush, no fight, just steady flow Still we rise slow Sun dip low, moon climb high Same old truth in a changing sky Every heart beat got its role Every small move feeds the whole Chorus (soft drop, then full) Still we rise slow, calm and true No fear in what we’re moving through Still we rise slow, side by side Peace inside, no place to hide No crown of gold, no throne to show Still we rise slow When the night feels long and deep I remember what I keep Faith in motion, calm control Still we rise slow