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I can't remember
how many times my hands have bled
how many scars I have received
from climbing up this rope of life

Heavy raindrops poured on me
discouraging me to go on
Sharp spikes of rocks laid in front of me
trying to stop me from reaching the top

About a dozen I have seen
Too weak to go on, too tired to move
Stuck in the middle of the climb
not knowing what to do

I used to be one of them
lost all hopes in life, lost my will
too much emotional scars that can't be healed
too much pain in my heart to go any further

Then I woke up from my misery
I wiped away my tears, refusing to shed more
Refuse to give up, don't want to lose
Refuse to yield, for I have not reached my dream

I ignored the pain as I go on
If a storm unleashes on me, I will go on
If a rock blocks my path, I will walk through
If I have to stand alone, I will stand tall

I challenge you, cruel world, to try and stop me
Give me your worse, for I fear nothing
No matter what you do, I will reach the top
Just wait and see - I will succeed