[Verse 1] The sky turns gold on the ridge I see your shadow in the dust You stood so long in the quiet Now every scar says, “Trust” Hands still shake, but you’re here Breath by breath, you learn the flame The road behind is broken Still you call out your name [Pre-Chorus] Rise, rise Hear the valley answer Rise, rise The dark is giving way [Chorus] The hero rises The hero rises From ember to gold From trembling to whole The hero rises The hero rises (heroes rise) And the sunset knows your face [Verse 2] Feet in the ash, you keep moving Past the ruins, past the fear Every step makes a promise That the dawn will meet you here You were bent, not defeated You were lost, not gone away Now the wind leans closer Like it wants to hear you say [Pre-Chorus] Rise, rise Hear the valley answer Rise, rise The night is giving way [Chorus] The hero rises The hero rises From ember to gold From trembling to whole The hero rises The hero rises (heroes rise) And the sunset knows your face [Bridge] When the last doubt breaks And the silence opens wide You don’t need a crown To know you’ve come alive So take this light Let it follow where you go What was buried in the night Is a fire in your bones [Final Chorus] The hero rises The hero rises From ember to gold From trembling to whole The hero rises The hero rises (heroes rise) And the sunset knows your face The hero rises The hero rises (raise your hands) You were made for this day