Rise Together

We show up, we stand up

Hands linked, hearts up

Walk in with my head high,

no hiding California sun but the truth still biting Sisters in the

room, yeah we healing in phases Turn pain into power,

write new pages No more walking on eggshells,

we stepping on stages Safe hands,

safe plans, safe spaces

If you need a light,

I can share mine We don’t do silence,

we do lifelines (uh)

Breathe in, breathe out,

we steady

New day, new name,

we ready

Hold tight, look around,

you’re not alone We rise together,

take it back, take it home (ooh)

We are safe now,

we are strong

Step by step, we carry on

No more fear running the show

We choose peace, let it grow San Diego,

hear us say

We don’t break, we make our way (yeah) (uh-huh)

If you left in the night,

you brave, you bold If you stayed and you’re trying,

you not too old Paperwork,

court dates, rides to the station We got a circle here,

real protection

Boundaries up, that’s love in action

No excuses, no more distraction

Tell your story when you’re ready to

Till then, we’ll be steady for you (uh) (mm)

Look at you—still here

Still trying—still clear

One breath, one step,

one door

We’re not going back anymore (ahhhh)

We are safe now,

we are strong

Step by step, we carry

on

No more fear running the show

We choose peace, let it grow San Diego,

hear us say

We don’t break, we make our way

We are safe now,

we are

strong

Step by step, we carry on (yeah) (uh-huh)

We made it through

We’re here with you