Defiant Heart

[Intro] (Heavy, distorted guitar riff kicks in immediately, followed by pounding drums and a thick bass line. Sets an aggressive, defiant tone.) [Verse 1] They want me crawling, want me small Want me broken by their wall But I was born with iron spine This rebel heart will never decline They speak of comfort, speak of ease Say surrender brings me peace But I'd rather bleed than bow my head Rather f***t than play d**d [Chorus] I'd rather die standing tall B***d dripping from my knuckles Fire b*****g through my chest Than live one day on my knees I wasn't built to beg or fall I was forged to f***t and struggle Every scar screams my protest I choose pain over peace [Verse 2] Break these bones, bury me deep But my spirit you can't keep From the ashes I will rise With that same flame in my eyes Every chain they try to bind Only strengthens my defiant mind I am thunder, I am storm In rebellion I was born [Chorus] I'd rather die standing tall B***d dripping from my knuckles Fire b*****g through my chest Than live one day on my knees I wasn't built to beg or fall I was forged to f***t and struggle Every scar screams my protest I choose pain over peace [Bridge] Chains may bind my body down But they'll never steal my crown Of thorns I wear with pride The rebel that lives inside Let them come with all their might I'll be standing here to f***t Till my dying breath I swear Freedom's all I'll ever wear [Chorus] I'd rather die standing tall B***d dripping from my knuckles Fire b*****g through my chest Than live one day on my knees I wasn't built to beg or fall I was forged to f***t and struggle Every scar screams my protest I choose pain over peace [Outro] Rather fall to dust on my feet Than breathe easy incomplete This defiant heart won't yield On this battlefield I'm sealed (Guitars and drums intensify into a final, crushing riff that abruptly cuts off on a final, dissonant chord, leaving silence.)