What Doesn't Kill You

I've walked through the deepest shadows, faced the darkest night Plunged down into murky depths, where truly nothing was alright My scars are tales of despair and pain, etched deeply onto my skin From the many battles I have fought, the frightening places I've been Every fear, every failure, every bitter tear I've cried Every angry storm I've weathered, every fight I've survived It's all an important part of me, every line, crack, and scar Turning pain into determination, fueling my will, raising the bar Every fear, every failure, every bitter tear I've cried Every angry storm I've weathered, every fight I've survived It's all an important part of me Every line, crack, and scar Turning pain into determination, fueling my will, raising the bar What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger Every trial and test makes you last that much longer From the ashes of each battle, like a phoenix, rise refined What doesn't kill you improves the new you, a warrior defined I've climbed many mountains, shredded knees upon stone Felt the crushing weight of fear when I was cold, lost, and alone But through the raging fire, through the searing pain, I've grown I found my strength in the struggle, in the thorny seeds I've sown Every setback, every fall, each defeat Became a lesson, and prepared me to compete With each step I've taken, I'm defining who I am Despite the cuts and bruises, I'll live or die where I stand What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger Every trial and test makes you last that much, much longer From the ashes of each battle, like a phoenix, rise refined What doesn't kill you improves the new you, a warrior defined In the heat of the fire, in the face of the storm I forged my own courage, each time I'm reborn Each wound's a teacher, every anguish a guide Turning struggles to triumphs, with my strength and my pride So here I stand, with a fire in my soul Stronger from the trials, I've reclaimed all control In the heart of the storm, in the depths of the night What doesn't kill me serves to fuel my fight What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger Every trial and test makes you last that much, much longer From the ashes of each battle, like a phoenix, rise refined What doesn't kill you improves the new you, a warrior defined