I’m done with all your little lies
You thought I wouldn’t know
But I can see the sea deep in your eyes
You was just a player in disguise
You think you still got some game?
Let’s be real, it shouldn’t come1 as no surprise
I’ll always rise
I am strong and wise
You can't take that away
I will always rise
You can’t fool me
Ain’t gonna play me like you thought, easily
You’re always thinking with your mini-me2 head
But there’s a lesson here that sitting in my bed
Won’t save my bad
I know your game
Gets all the begging, you’ve got yourself to blame
Too late for you to show
Improved, so I think
It’s time for me to make a move
To make a move
I’ll rise
I’ll rise
I’ll always rise
I’ll rise
I’ll rise
Strong and wise
Always rise
I’ll always rise
I’m strong and wise
You can take that way
I will always rise
I’ll rise…
1. Sounds as if she’s singing ‘came’2. Reference to the Verne Troyer character in the Austin Powers movies?