Blood Roots Fire

Roots run deep, shadows call my name Blood in my veins, igniting the flame

I walk these streets with a mask I can't shed Heritage heavy, like chains on my head Voices from elders echo in my chest Pushing and pulling, no time for rest They say blend in, fade into the crowd But my spirit rebels, screaming out loud Tattoos of tradition carved in my skin Fighting the fade, where do I begin? Mirrors reflect a face split in two One side ancient, the other brand new I claim every scar, every story untold Rising defiant, breaking the mold

This is my blood, this is my fight Cultural fire burning bright No more hiding, no more chains I own my roots, I break the reins Identity roaring, wild and free Rebel heart, that's the real me

Nights I question the path that I tread Ghosts of the past whispering dread Modern world pulls with its glittering lies But deep in my core, the old fire rise I weave the threads of what came before Into armor strong, ready for war No apologies for the way that I stand Proud in my chaos, gripping my land Enemies laugh, say I'm lost in the mix But I flip the script, make 'em witness Every beat of my pulse tells the tale Unyielding force, I will never fail

Pause for a breath, feel the storm inside Waves crashing hard, no place to hide Then I unleash, let the thunder roll Identity whole, reclaiming my soul

Roots run deep, now I lead the way Cultural fire, here to stay This is my blood, this is my fight Burning eternal, into the night