War zone surrounds me Tried to hide, they found me Lost in the DMZ Another trapped soul in eternity Eyes wide open, adrift on an endless sea I'll search for light between the seams I won't accept another's dreams I'll rise, rise over all my failings Climb aboard, smooth sailing These waters have been known, to take a man's heart, turn it into a stone It's easy to get lost when you're on your own I'll search for light between the seams I won't accept another's dreams I'll rise ♪ I'll rise, rise over all this falling To heed my calling I've seen so many try to break the chains and pierce the eye The war is on, to lay down is to die I'll rise, rise over all