Ashes of the Fall

[Intro: Heavy, distorted guitar riff with a slow, pounding drum beat] [Verse 1] In the depths of night Drowning in my plight Shadows of the past Hold my spirit fast Every step I take Feels like a mistake [Pre-Chorus] But a tiny spark Glimmers in the dark Growing day by day Pushing shame away [Chorus] Rising from the fall Breaking through the wall Shedding who I've been Emerging from my sin I'm rising up, rising up From the depths below Rising up, rising up Watch my spirit grow [Instrumental: Intense guitar solo with crashing cymbals] [Verse 2] Scars beneath my skin Show where I have been Every lesson learned Every bridge I've burned Guides me to the light Helps me win this fight [Pre-Chorus] Standing on the edge Making my own pledge Taking that first step To reclaim my depth [Chorus] Rising from the fall Breaking through the wall Shedding who I've been Emerging from my sin I'm rising up, rising up From the depths below Rising up, rising up Watch my spirit grow [Bridge: Quieter, with clean guitar and soft drums] In the mirror's gaze I see through the haze A stranger fades away With each passing day Reclaiming what was lost No matter what the cost This rebirth brings pain But I won't be the same [Instrumental: Build-up with heavy power chords and intense drumming] [Chorus - with added intensity] Rising from the fall Breaking through the wall Shedding who I've been Emerging from my sin I'm rising up, rising up From the depths below Rising up, rising up Watch my spirit grow [Outro: Repeated with variations] I'm rising up, watch me soar (Beyond what came before) I'm rising up, breaking free (To all I'm meant to be) I'm rising up, can't you see? (The change inside of me) I'm rising up, finally (The real version of me) [Final Instrumental: Fade out with distorted guitar feedback and crashing cymbals]