[Intro] (Mmm, raised me right) (Yeah, this city raised me) [Verse 1] Ten winters deep in these familiar streets Learning lessons through the bitter breeze Every morning scraping frost from my car Watching time pass like shooting stars Building strength from all the storms I've known Making this cold place feel like home [Chorus] Winter city, you raised me right (You raised me, raised me) Taught me how to shine in the darkest night (In the darkest, darkest) Every icy wind made me strong Now I know where I belong [Verse 2] Sitting by the heater late at night Writing down my hopes in black and white Every struggle carved into my bones Every triumph etched in stepping stones Found my voice despite the freezing air Built my dreams right here without despair [Chorus] Winter city, you raised me right (You raised me, raised me) Taught me how to shine in the darkest night (In the darkest, darkest) Every icy wind made me strong Now I know where I belong [Bridge] Ten years of footprints in the snow Each step showed me which way to go And though the cold cut deep inside It shaped the person I am tonight [Outro] Winter city, thank you for the light (Thank you for the light) Winter city, you raised me right (You raised me, oh you raised me) [Fade out]