Phoenix
Keith Lyrics

There's a young boy
In the story, there is a young boy who is the subject of the song.

Walking through obstacles
The boy is facing and overcoming various challenges in his life.

Cut up from all the surgeries
The boy has undergone multiple surgeries, resulting in physical scars.

Prosthetic picture perjury
The boy's prosthetic limbs create a false image that does not reflect his true self.

Telling me I'm normal
Despite his differences, people try to convince him that he is just like everyone else.

But normal, they never really made me seem
The concept of normality has never truly defined the boy's identity.

They always painted me
Society has always portrayed and perceived him in a certain way.

Discriminated but levitated through all the hated scenes
Despite facing discrimination, the boy has risen above the negativity and hatred.

So I redrew how they made it seem
He has redefined and reshaped the way others view and perceive him.

But that's what you feel around vultures and all the fatal schemes
Negative influences can make someone feel like a target, surrounded by danger and harmful intentions.

They wanna label me a cripple, that's the way it seems
Others try to define him by his physical limitations and label him negatively.

Take away my right to pursue a normal life and lead
They try to deny him the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Indeed, for me
This is the singer's affirmation that the previous statements are true for him as well.

I must proceed and shine bright like the sun
He is determined to move forward and stand out positively, just like the sun.

Even though I know the darkness will come
Despite being aware of the challenges and difficult times ahead, he remains hopeful and resilient.

It's all temporary, I can be legendary
He believes that any adversity he faces is temporary, and he has the potential to achieve greatness.

'Cause I will never stop believing in me
He has unwavering faith in himself and his abilities.

It doesn't matter what you think I should be
He does not care about others' expectations or judgments of him.

See I am what I am, I'm the truth
He embraces his true self, unapologetically.

I'm disabled, I'm amazing, understand
He takes pride in his disability and recognizes his own worth and uniqueness.

Don't you ever under-rate me see I got a second chance
He warns others not to underestimate him because he has been given an opportunity to prove himself.

And I choose to be the greatest in whatever the plan is
He decides to strive for greatness, regardless of the circumstances or obstacles.

On my life right
The singer is emphasizing the importance and seriousness of his statement.

I ignite like a kaboom
He bursts with energy and passion, metaphorically comparing himself to a fiery explosion.

When I step in the room
He exudes confidence and presence when entering a space.

So please don't get distracted
He requests others not to be diverted or influenced by external factors.

Yes my limbs are fractured
He acknowledges that his limbs are broken and damaged.

Still I rise from the ashes
Despite his physical challenges, he overcomes and emerges stronger, just like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

I'm a rising phoenix
He compares himself to a phoenix, symbolizing his resilience and ability to overcome adversity.

I'll rise above you
He asserts that he will surpass and surpass the expectations and limitations imposed by others.

On your mark get set
The singer is preparing himself for a challenge or competition.

The pistol pops, I'm out the blocks
He uses a metaphorical race as a representation of his determination and willingness to begin.

Hit the ground runnin'
He starts with full force and energy, not wasting any time.

No legs they dazed
Despite not having legs, he remains focused and unaffected by his physical condition.

Form of human been born to do it
He believes he was born with a purpose and the ability to achieve greatness.

That's why I be so smooth
He is skillful and composed in his actions and demeanor.

While I do it from lead position
He excels and takes charge, leading the way despite his physical challenges.

Watch how I keep it movin'
He demonstrates his ability to adapt and keep progressing forward.

Usin' your lack of intuition
He takes advantage of others' inability to fully understand or comprehend his potential.

Presumin' my condition
People make assumptions based on his physical condition.

Predicts fez limits BS
He disregards and proves wrong the expectations and limitations others place on him because of his disability.

I arrive and they arise
His presence and achievements make others take notice and rise in response.

Transformed right before they eyes and into the sky
He undergoes a powerful change, defying expectations, and soars to new heights.

As ashes fall while the phoenix rise
He sheds the negativity and rises above it, symbolized by the rebirth of a phoenix.

Lead with example and do everything in life I see
He sets a positive example and strives to achieve everything he observes and desires in life.

A simple thing like riding a bike, we are alike
He compares himself to others by highlighting the similarity in desires, such as wanting to ride a bike.

How is that? Enlighten me
He asks others to explain how they are different from him despite sharing common aspirations.

There's so much fight in me
He possesses immense resilience and determination.

'Cause my superpower, it makes me different, there's light in me
His disability is his unique strength, and it brings positivity and light into his life.

Wait, how many obstacles I gotta break?
He questions the number of challenges he must overcome to prove himself.

How many fights I gotta face?
He wonders how many battles he has to fight in order to be accepted and respected.

Just to make you feel my fate
He feels the need to prove himself so that others can understand and empathize with his experiences.

I shake, then I breakdown, yeah
He acknowledges his moments of weakness and vulnerability, but he perseveres nonetheless.

But I take all the weight down
He bears the burden and challenges without letting them defeat him.

People make fun of what they don't understand
He recognizes that people mock and ridicule what they lack understanding or knowledge about.

Look at me 'cause I'm different and can't do what they can
Others single him out due to his differences and the things he cannot do that they can.

But belittle me you won't because I am what I am, I am amazing
He refuses to let others diminish his worth or belittle him, as he recognizes his own greatness and uniqueness.

A different pill in which your brain cannot cram
His unique qualities and experiences are something others cannot fully comprehend or grasp.

I'm different
He acknowledges and embraces his differences.

Often inspired by pain
His suffering and challenges serve as a source of inspiration for him.

Inflicted by the inhumane
He has been subjected to cruelty and mistreatment by others who lack humanity.

With hearts as black as the grain
The hearts of those who have treated him poorly are filled with darkness and negativity.

My disability is silent
His disability is not always obvious or visible to others.

But my bottled up rage
He suppresses his anger and frustration about the injustices he has faced.

Got me running from my dreams a hundred miles with one leg
His determination to escape his harsh reality and pursue his dreams drives him to exert tremendous effort, even with physical limitations.

So how dare you
He expresses his indignation towards those who underestimate or mistreat him.

Try to remind me
He resents others' attempts to bring him down or make him aware of his limitations.

That I don't fit into your perception
He rejects the idea that he should conform to others' narrow ideas of what he should be or how he should live.

How dare you define me
He asserts that he, and only he, has the right to define himself.

I'm beyond what you see as perfection
He surpasses societal notions of perfection and embraces his own unique form of excellence.

I'm a rising phoenix
He reiterates his comparison to a phoenix, symbolizing his resilience and ability to overcome adversity.

I'll rise above you
He confidently asserts that he will surpass and surpass the expectations and limitations imposed by others once again.