Lyric

[Intro - Raw & Gritty]

(Distant slide guitar wailing, slow rhythmic handclaps, a low humming voice)

[Verse 1 - Raspy, Low Baritone]

[Vocal 1]

Down in the valley where the shadows crawl

Writing our names on a crumbling wall

We traded our mercy for a silver coin

Now there’s a hunger in every joint

[Verse 2 - Adding Soulful Harmony]

[Vocal 2 joining]

The wind is a prophet, the rain is a priest

Waiting for the crumbs of a stolen feast

But look at the rubble, look at the sand

There’s a hidden diamond in every hand

[Pre-Chorus - Rising Energy, Organ Swell]

[Vocal 1 & 2 together]

Don’t tell me the sky is falling down

We’re building a kingdom on hollow ground!

[Chorus - Explosive Gospel Rock Anthem]

[Full Power Belting]

Rise up from the dust, shine like a star!

We’re beautiful victims of who we are!

Break every chain, open the gate

Love is a power stronger than hate!

[Bridge - Soulful Cries & Call and Response]

[High Tenor Cries]

(Passionate vocal ad-libs, reaching for the heavens)

HEAVEN HELP US!

Can you feel the rhythm of the rising sun?

The battle is over, the victory’s won!

[Guitar Solo - Gritty, Emotional Slide Guitar]

[Chorus - Maximum Climax]

[Full Energy Choir Sound]

Rise up from the dust, shine like a star!

We’re beautiful victims of who we are!

Break every chain, open the gate

Love is a power stronger than hate!

[Outro - Decrescendo to Raw Vocals]

[Vocal Ad-libs]

Diamonds in the dust

Just a little bit of love

We are one

(Final stomp and clap, silence)