Dust

1. I was made from the ashes,
I was part of the earth.
And I could stay in ground or find the way out
And shake off the dirt.
I cried to my Maker, and He saved my soul.
And I’m headed to the city with the streets of gold
Far on the opposite side of the setting sun.

[Chorus]
I’m rising up,
My soul is on fire.
Nothing’s got a hold on me.
I’m rising up—
Up from the rubble.
I was drowning, but now I’m free.
My chains are broken;
I am a better man.
I found my way to the promised land.
I’m not who I was;
I’m rising up from the dust.

2. Like a diamond under pressure,
Like metal to the flame,
I was broken down, but I’m not broken now.
I’m stronger from all the pain.
The rivers that I cross are gonna wash me clean.
And the summits that I’m on will help my blind eyes see
Far on the opposite side,
And though it’s a slow climb.

[Chorus]
I’m rising up,
My soul is on fire.
Nothing’s got a hold on me.
I’m rising up—
Up from the rubble.
I was drowning, but now I’m free.
My chains are broken;
I am a better man.
I found my way to the promised land.
I’m not who I was;
I’m rising up from the dust.

[Chorus]
I’m rising up,
My soul is on fire.
Nothing’s got a hold on me.
I’m rising up—
Up from the rubble.
I was drowning, but now I’m free.
My chains are broken;
I am a better man.
I found my way to the promised land.
I’m not who I was;
I’m rising up from the dust.

Words and music by Nik Day

Arranged by Mike McClellan

Produced by Mitch Davis

Artist: Yahosh Bonner