[Verse 1] Moonlight cuts through the stormy sky Shadows whisper, "You must run and hide" But I stand tall, sword in hand For the ones who hold this broken land Their laughter fades in the endless night Their tears like embers, keeping my soul bright I’ll face the dark, I’ll break the chains No force on earth can stop these veins [Pre-Chorus] Thunder roars, my heart beats louder Every scar a vow, I’ll keep my power Through the fire, through the rain I will rise, I will not fail again [Chorus] I am the shield of my heart Burning brighter than the stars In the battle, in the fight I’ll defend what’s right For the ones I love, I’ll bleed Till my last breath, I’ll lead Through the darkness, through the pain I will rise, I will remain [Verse 2] Legions march with eyes of stone They think my spirit can be overthrown But they don’t know the fire inside The love that turns the tides A mother’s kiss, a father’s pride A child’s hope, keeping me alive I’ll carve their names into my blade Their memory will never fade [Pre-Chorus] Thunder roars, my heart beats louder Every scar a vow, I’ll keep my power Through the fire, through the rain I will rise, I will not fail again [Chorus] I am the shield of my heart Burning brighter than the stars In the battle, in the fight I’ll defend what’s right For the ones I love, I’ll bleed Till my last breath, I’ll lead Through the darkness, through the pain I will rise, I will remain [Bridge] The night is long, the path is steep But their voices guide me when I can’t sleep "Don’t give up," they seem to say "We’re with you, now and always" I raise my sword, I scream their names The heavens open, the light breaks the chains Angels sing, demons flee Love is the weapon that sets me free [Chorus – Repeat] I am the shield of my heart Burning brighter than the stars In the battle, in the fight I’ll defend what’s right For the ones I love, I’ll bleed Till my last breath, I’ll lead Through the darkness, through the pain I will rise, I will remain [Outro] Moonlight fades, the dawn draws near I hold them close, no more fear The storm has passed, the victory’s won For love is stronger than the darkest sun I am the shield, forevermore For the ones I love, my heart’s core