Down

[Verse 1] Streetlights flicker, in the echoes of the rain, Broken whispers, feel the pulse of pain. Dragged through the dirt, under darkened skies, Every setback, another surprise. [Verse 2] Barely breathing, in the grip of the grind, Every corner turned, another mountain to climb. Laughter from the shadows, feels like a taunt, The ground beneath me, haunted and gaunt. [Chorus] When you're kicked while you're down, Life’s a thorn in your crown. But I won’t let it drown me out, I’ll stand up, I’ll shout. [Verse 3] Winds of misfortune, howling loud, My spirit’s covered, beneath a shroud. But in this darkness, I find my fight, A sliver of hope, in the dead of night. [Bridge] Tossed in the tempest, lost in the fray, Worn down to nothing, but here I’ll stay. I’m bruised but not broken, despite the scars, Turning my gaze, beyond the stars. [Chorus] When you're kicked while you're down, Life’s a thorn in your crown. But I won’t let it drown me out, I’ll stand up, I’ll shout. [Outro] So here I stand, weathered and worn, From the ashes of fury, my will is reborn. No longer a shadow, in the endless crowd, I’m alive, I’m singing, defiant and loud. [Verse 4] Cracks in the pavement, where my dreams fell through, Each step a reminder of what I’ve been through. But with every fall, there’s a lesson learned, In the flames of my trials, my resolve is burned. [Chorus] When you're kicked while you're down, Life’s a thorn in your crown. But I won’t let it drown me out, I’ll stand up, I’ll shout. [Bridge] Echoes of failure, they call my name, But I wear my defeats with no shame. I’ve faced the storm, felt its ruthless pound, Now I rise from the depths, unbound. [Verse 5] This road is rugged, and the climb is steep, But the valleys taught me the hills aren’t cheap. With grit and guts, I face each bout, From the silence, I scream, I shout. [Chorus] When you're kicked while you're down, Life’s a thorn in your crown. But I won’t let it drown me out, I’ll stand up, I’ll shout. [Outro] So hear me roar, against the wind, Against the tide, I’m determined to win. Kicked while down, but now I’ve found, In the echo of my voice, a powerful sound.