[Intro – Spoken | 8 Bars]
(Female Vocalist Harmonizing Ad-Libs in Background)
Y’all thought I was playin’ around, didn’t y’all...
Now you see I ain’t playin’...
You gotta step up if you wanna run with the big ones...
You don’t wanna get left behind...
(Female Ad-Libs)
“Catch this run...”
“You better catch this run...”
“Step up...”
“Keep up...”
I came too far just to slow down now...
The fire inside me too strong to die out...
If you blink one time, you might miss me rise...
Better lace up now ‘cause it’s go time...
[Hook – Female Vocalist | 8 Bars]
You better step up, step up
You better keep up, keep up
I’m movin’ too fast, too fast
Ain’t never lookin’ back, look back
You better rise up, rise up
If you wanna shine like us
The road gets rough, gets rough
You better catch this run...
[Verse 1 – “You Thought I Was Weak” | 16 Bars]
You thought I was weak, thought I’d break under pressure
Talked down on my name, now I’m changin’ the weather
Built from the struggle, every scar made me better
Now I’m standin’ on top and I’m holdin’ forever
I remember cold nights with the doubt in my face
People switchin’ sides every time I lost pace
Now they all watch close when I enter the place
‘Cause determination put me first in the race
I was down, I was low, but I never stayed there
Had dreams in my soul and I carried ‘em there
Every wound every loss put the fire in air
Now my voice shake the room every time that I stare
No chains on my mind, no fear in my chest
I survived every test, now I’m feelin’ blessed
They was hopin’ I’d quit but I gave ‘em my best
Now the world hear my sound and they know I’m next
[Hook 2 | 8 Bars]
I see my destiny ahead of me
Nothing’s gonna stop me now
I feel that energy inside of me
I finally figured it out
No more fear holdin’ onto me
I broke every lock somehow
I see my destiny ahead of me
Nothing’s gonna stop me now
[Pre-Chorus – Female Choir Harmonizing | 8 Bars]
Seeing that light ahead
Made me realize I ain’t dead
Keep movin’ on
Keep movin’ strong
Every tear that I cried
Turned into strength inside
Keep movin’ on
Keep movin’ strong...
[Chorus – Female Ensemble | 8 Bars]
You better step up, step up
You better keep up, keep up
Destiny’s ahead of me
Nothing’s gonna stop me now
You better rise up, rise up
You better stand tough, stand tough
I came too far to fall away
Nothing’s gonna stop me now
[Music Transition – Epic Fill]
(Heavy drums, orchestral hits, rising synths, crowd chants)
“HEY!”
“HEY!”
“STEP UP!”
“KEEP UP!”
[Verse 3 – “Everyone Thought That I Would Never Reach The Top” | 16 Bars]
Everyone thought that I would never reach the top
Now I got the whole world watchin’ me nonstop
Built this from the ground while they prayed I would drop
But the hunger in my soul never wanted to stop
I can hear the crowd loud every time I arrive
They can see the fire burnin’ deep in my eyes
Every setback only taught me how to survive
Now I’m flyin’ so high like I’m touchin’ the sky
Never folded under pressure, never switched my lane
Every scar every bruise only fueled the flame
Now the same people doubting scream my name
Funny how success suddenly changes the game
I kept pushin’ through the pain when nobody cared
Now the spotlight hit bright and they all just stare
This is more than a dream, this a life prepared
And I’m takin’ this crown ‘cause I earned my share
[Epic Transition]
(Choir builds with cinematic drums and strings)
“Ohhhhh...”
“Nothing’s gonna stop me...”
“Nothing’s gonna stop me now...”
[Outro – Female Chorus with Ad-Libs | 16 Bars]
Nothing’s gonna stop me now...
(I...)
Thought you knew who I was...
(Who I was...)
Don’t catch me, come with me
We’re ridin’ into destiny
Nothing’s gonna stop me now
Can’t nobody hold me down
You better catch this run
Before the moment’s gone
I waited way too long
Now I’m forever strong
(Background Ad-Libs)
“Step up...”
“Keep up...”
“Catch this run...”
“Nothing’s gonna stop me now...”
Fade out with layered harmonies and cinematic drums.
