I Will Rise

(Aweh!)

(Eish, the road is long, but the dream is strong)

(Sharp sharp, watch me move)

Early morning in the kasi, the sun dey wake up too

I count my blessings, looking for a way to break through

People talk, they say I’m dreaming, say I’m aiming high

But I look at the mountains, and I know I reach the sky

Loadshedding shadows cannot dim the fire in my soul

I set the target, yeah, I’m taking full control

I will rise, yeah, I’m coming for the crown

I will rise, no, you cannot hold me down

From Soweto to the top, watch the vision come alive

I’m a fighter, I’m a king, watch me rise

I will rise, yeah, I’m coming for the crown

I will rise, no, you cannot hold me down

They try to box me in, but I’m built for the game

I remember where I started, I ain't changing my name

Through the struggle, through the hustle, through the dusty street

I keep the rhythm pumping underneath my tired feet

(Haibo!) They check the status, wonder how I stay so fresh

It’s the grace, it’s the grind, putting spirit to the flesh

I will rise, yeah, I’m coming for the crown

I will rise, no, you cannot hold me down

From Soweto to the top, watch the vision come alive

I’m a fighter, I’m a king, watch me rise

I will rise, yeah, I’m coming for the crown

I will rise, no, you cannot hold me down

No more looking back, the vision is clear

I’m casting out the shadows, I’m conquering the fear

(Yoh!) Hear the drum beat, hear the city roar

I’m kicking down the lock, I’m walking through the door

I will rise, yeah, I’m coming for the crown

I will rise, no, you cannot hold me down

From Soweto to the top, watch the vision come alive

I’m a fighter, I’m a king, watch me rise

I will rise, (Aweh!)

I will rise, (Sharp sharp)

Watch me, watch me rise

(Shisa nyama, we take it to the top!)

(The world is mine, yeah!)