Started with a single cry
Eyes wide open to the sky
Tiny hands, but dreams so wide
The world would never be denied
Raised by struggle, fed by flame
Built my path, carved out my name
Fall down seven, rise up eight
Failure taught me how to create
Every step was paved with hope
Climbed the mountain, learned to cope
But I knew I wasn't done
Till I shared the light I won
I was born to shine, not just for me
But to light the dark for those who can't see
From the ground to the sky
Chasing dreams that never die
I rise, I give, I stand in line
‘Cause love’s the reason I define
I was born to shine — now it's your time
Built a fire they tried to drown
But I turned the ashes into crowns
Every scar’s a story told
Of a heart that learned to hold
(Bridge) (R&B + Pop Ballad blend)
What’s the point of all this gold
If it’s not a hand to hold?
Success is sweetest when it’s shared
With every soul who truly cared
I was born to shine, to break the chain
To dance in light and sing through pain
To rise and pull somebody too
Cause dreams are better when they’re true
So here’s my hand, take what’s mine
We’ll build a world where stars align
I was born to shine — and so were you