Stand Up Anyway

Lyrics

Verse 1
You said "it's fine"
Chewed down every sharp reply
Laughing it off
But your hands were shaking the whole time
Swallowed your words
Till they burned a hole inside
Tiny earthquakes
Cracking through your easy smile

Chorus
Stand up anyway
Even if your voice shakes
Even if your heart runs
Runs away
Say your name out loud
Take back what you gave away
You don't have to be so small today
Stand up anyway
Stand up anyway (hey!)

Verse 2
They roll their eyes
Act like you’re the one too much
You shrink an inch
Every time they call your bluff
But you’re not wrong
Just because you stand alone
Truth feels heavy
Right before it feels like home

Chorus
Stand up anyway
Even if your voice shakes
Even if your heart runs
Runs away
Say your name out loud
Take back what you gave away
You don’t have to be so small today
Stand up anyway
Stand up anyway (oh yeah)

Bridge
You’re allowed to say "that hurt"
You’re allowed to guard your heart
Every boundary that you draw
Is a piece of sacred art
You’re allowed to raise your tone
You’re allowed to claim your space
Every tremble
Every tear
Still a victory in your face

Chorus
Stand up anyway
Even if your voice shakes
Even if your heart runs
Runs away
Say your name out loud
Take back what you gave away
You’re the one who gets to choose the weight
Stand up anyway
Stand up anyway (stand up)
Stand up anyway