"Rose Above" lyrics

I looked upon you
With far to climb
And floods of memories
Far from benign
As I stepped forward
The ground held firm
I kept on climbing
Eager to learn

Something like mercy
Filled me inside
Like I had nothing
Left to hide
Yeah for the first time
In a long, long time
I rose above
I rose above

The wind spoke to me
In chilling rhyme
It tried to pull me
Out of line
But I held steady
To the earth
I kept on going
I knew my worth

I had desire
And I had faith
That no hindrance
Would make me break
Yes for the first time
Since you let go
I rose above
I rose above

I looked down on you
From way up high
It felt familiar
Like I could die
Knowing I gave it
All I had
My resolution
Ironclad

You're not a stranger
You're not a friend
I made a choice I must defend
To make it the last time
I'd go this far
To rise above
To rise above