[Intro — cinematic, restrained] I was never made to stand behind the line. I was made to cross it. Sword in my hand. Fire in my blood. And enough confidence to make heaven nervous. (low instrumental build) By sword and heart... I'll rise. [Verse 1] I walk into the darkness Like I've walked this road before, Armor catching firelight, Boots against the floor. I don't need a warning, I don't need a sign, If something stands against me... Then it's standing in my way tonight. Massive sword across my shoulder, I've got thunder in my chest, I've got scars from every battle That have taught me not to rest. I know exactly who I am, I know exactly what I fight, And if you think I'm backing down... You picked the wrong night. [Pre-Chorus — rising] I don't fight because I'm fearless. I fight because I'm here. And every time the darkness comes... I make it disappear. [Chorus — huge] By sword and heart, I'll rise again. By every scar, By every friend. I won't kneel. I won't break. I won't run from what I face. I am fire. I am light. I am standing here tonight. By sword and heart... I'll fight. [Verse 2] I've loved like a wildfire, I've danced beneath the moon, I've kissed a few disasters And called them far too soon. I've made some bad decisions, I've stayed out way too late, I've smiled at pretty women When I probably should have prayed. But none of that can change me. None of that makes me weak. There's power in desire, There's power when you speak. I don't have to hide my heart To prove that I am strong. I can want what I want And still know right from wrong. [Pre-Chorus — stronger] I don't need to be perfect. I never claimed I was. But when someone needs protecting... You know exactly who I am. [Chorus — huge] By sword and heart, I'll rise again. By every scar, By every friend. I won't kneel. I won't break. I won't run from what I face. I am fire. I am light. I am standing here tonight. By sword and heart... I'll fight. [Bridge — quiet, emotional] Maybe I'm reckless. Maybe I'm proud. Maybe I like it When the whole room turns around. Maybe I laugh too loudly. Maybe I want too much. Maybe I was never meant To live without a little danger in my blood. But when the world is burning... When everyone is afraid... I'll be the one still standing. I'll be the one who stays. I'll always rise. [Build — increasingly powerful] You can take my armor. You can take my sword. You can strip away the titles. You can take away the glory. But you cannot take my heart. You cannot take my will. And as long as I can stand... I will. I will not fall! I will not yield! [Final Chorus — full orchestration] By sword and heart, I'll rise again. By every scar, By every friend. I won't kneel. I won't break. I won't run from what I face. I am fire. I am light. I am standing here tonight. By sword and heart! I'll fight. [Outro — guitars sustain] By sword and heart... I rise. (final guitar hit) I will not yield.
