So long I've been waiting so long Been looking for a way I bend a knee, I pray I'm fighting, oh, I've been fighting Can't you hear me calling? I'm reaching out to you You know it ain't easy breaking through the silence Oh, I'm trying But step by step, I'll be rising up To the top I'll go, though the water's rough Watch me stand my ground See what I've become Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for me, baby? Are you ready? Are you ready for me? Yeah-ay ♪ Got this weight on my shoulders You're tryna lift me up, but I just need a little luck I'm fading, oh, I've been fading I've been starving for answers Been looking up above I hope you'll come give me all the love I'm craving Oh, I'm craving But step by step, I'll be rising up To the top I'll go, though the water's rough Watch me stand my ground See what I've become Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for me, baby? Are you ready? Are you ready for me? Yeah-ay ♪ Yeah-ay Yeah-ay