Rise from the Ashes
Nicki Minaj

Chorus:
Rise from the ashes, a phoenix in chains
Breaking these shackles, I'm staking my claims
In the heart of the jungle, I carve my own lanes
Queen of the city, got fire in my veins

Verse 1:
Started with nothing, but dreams in my sight
Came from the struggle, survived through the night
Mama was working, two jobs just to cope
Pockets were empty but we carried hope
Haters were lurking, threw shade in my path
But I kept on grinding, did the math
Calculated moves, yeah I played the game
Now they all whisper, 'Remember her name?'

Hook:
From the top of the block to the depths of the sea
I've faced every demon, they can't conquer me
Got stories of battles and scars that run deep
But I still stand tall, no surrender, no sleep

Verse 2:
Fast forward now, I'm draped in gold
Living my destiny, boldest of bold
From the dirt roads to designer brands
Made my empire with these two hands
Spit fire verses, unleash the beast
Now they all gather, they come for a feast
But I'm the dragon, the legend reborn
Don’t mistake kindness for weakness worn

Bridge:
Cities crumble, and empires fall
But this queen's resilience answers the call
For every wound, there's a story to tell
For every scar, a battle where I fell
But I rise, oh I rise, from the pits of hell

Chorus:
Rise from the ashes, a phoenix in chains
Breaking these shackles, I'm staking my claims
In the heart of the jungle, I carve my own lanes
Queen of the city, got fire in my veins

Verse 3:
Voices of doubters, they echo no more
Now they cheer, from ceiling to floor
Building my castle, brick by brick
Turned doubts to power, magic trick
They never saw us, underdogs win
But I held the vision, deep within
For every tear, there was inner fight
For every fall, the will to ignite

Hook:
From the top of the block to the depths of the sea
I've faced every demon, they can't conquer me
Got stories of battles and scars that run deep
But I still stand tall, no surrender, no sleep

Outro:
So remember this tale, as old as time
When you hear my name, respect the climb
From the dirt to the throne, I've paved my legacy
Queen Nicki reigns, this empire’s meant to be