[Verse 1]
I’ve walked with the shadows, I’ve tasted the grave
I’ve carried the chains that the silence gave
I’ve been broken, shattered, torn apart
But I’m still alive with a beating heart

I’ve heard the whispers say, “Just let go”
But I’m not surrendering, you need to know
Every scar I wear is a weapon now
I’m the proof that the fire won’t burn me down

[Chorus]

There’s blood in my veins — I’m still alive
Through the ashes and the fire, I will survive
I’ve been to the edge, I’ve faced the flame
But I won’t give in — I’m not ashamed
There’s blood in my veins, I won’t be chained
I’m still here screaming through the pain!

[Verse 2]

I’ve been the captive of my own despair
But I broke those walls, I tore that snare
The night tried to claim me, but I held my ground
Now I’m louder than the silence that dragged me down

You can scar my skin but you can’t kill my soul
You can steal my voice but I’ll take control
Every breath I take is a battle won
I’m not finished yet — this war’s not done!

[Pre-Chorus]

I won’t fade, I won’t drown
I’ll rise again — I’m not backing down!

[Chorus]

There’s blood in my veins — I’m still alive
Through the ashes and the fire, I will survive
I’ve been to the edge, I’ve faced the flame
But I won’t give in — I’m not ashamed
There’s blood in my veins, I won’t be chained
I’m still here screaming through the pain!

[Bridge]

 YOU TRIED TO BREAK ME —
: BUT I WON’T DIE!
 YOU TRIED TO SILENCE —
: MY BATTLE CRY!

 BLOOD STILL FLOWS —
: I’M STILL HERE!
 HOPE STILL LIVES —
: LOUD AND CLEAR!

[Breakdown]

BLOOD IN MY VEINS —
PROOF I’M ALIVE!
I’LL NEVER SURRENDER —
I WILL SURVIVE!

[Final Chorus]

There’s blood in my veins — I’m still alive
Through the ashes and the fire, I will survive
I’ve been to the edge, I’ve faced the flame
But I won’t give in — I’m not ashamed
There’s blood in my veins, I won’t be chained
I’m still here screaming through the pain!

[Outro]

As long as blood runs in my veins…
My story isn’t over.

Take Me Away (feat. Butch Cassidy)

Ice Cube