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Who are you to say

That I can’t live my way?

You try to tread on me again

You’re quick to play a judge

And say I’m not good enough

But you can’t keep me down, I’ll rise above

Everything I am

It comes from deep within

Everything I do

I do with conviction

Hold my head up high

Don’t look to the past

Show the world that I’m alive

I will overcome

All those who deny

And like the ones before, survive

I’ve had enough

Of your negativity

You’re bringing others down to your level

I am sick of you

And your bad attitude

I’d rather build things up than tear them down

Keep pushing on, I’ll stay strong

Won’t break, never bend. And I’ll never pretend

Stand my ground for what I believe in

There’s a fire burning deep within

Keep pushing on, I’ll stay strong

Won’t break, never bend. And I’ll never pretend

Stand my ground for what I believe in

I will win

This…is my life

This…is my way

I’ve tried to be kind

I’ve tried to be fair

I won’t change to make you care

I’ll say it once again

To get it in your head

I won’t be kept down until I’m dead

If you could see me now

What would you say?

If you could hear me now

And I’m here to stay

Hold my head up high

Don’t look to the past

Show the world that I’m alive

I will overcome

All those who deny

And like the ones before, survive

Hold your head up high

Don’t look to the past

Show the world that you’re alive

You will overcome

All those who deny

And like the ones before, survive

You will survive!