Lyrics

[INTRO]
They say, “Calm down,” but I won’t be still,
When they take the innocent against their will.
Whole world’s sleepin’, justice is blind,
While the stolen are silenced and left behind.
[VERSE 1]
They claim it’s "care," but it’s fear in disguise,
Stealin’ young lives with a smile and lies.
Paperwork shields their hands from the stain,
While families shatter and drown in pain.
They knock on doors with a judge’s pen,
Actin' like gods again and again.
But who protects from the "protectors," huh?
When the system’s corrupt and cold as a gun?
[PRE-HOOK]
Don’t you tell me I’m makin’ a fuss,
While they profit off pain and betray our trust.
If silence keeps the monsters fed,
Then I’ll scream loud ‘til the streets turn red.
[HOOK]
I’d rather die standin’ than live on my knees,
While they rip kids out and call it peace.
If you’re scared to fight, then step aside,
I need truth-bearers burnin’ with fire inside.
Gladiators, rise—this war is real,
They’re stealin' lives they were sworn to heal.
If you won’t speak, then leave me be,
I’d rather stand alone than bend the knee.
[VERSE 2]
They play God in a courtroom cage,
Decidin’ fate in a silent rage.
No proof, no guilt, just quotas and lies,
Another paycheck when a mother cries.
Too many judges wear broken crowns,
While trauma spreads through foster towns.
This ain’t about what’s best for the kid—
It’s power and profit in the things they did.
[PRE-HOOK]
Don’t you dare say "it’s for their good,"
When you ain’t lived in a torn-up hood.
When love gets crushed by suits and ties,
It’s time we rise, it’s time we rise.
[HOOK]
I’d rather die standin’ than live on my knees,
While they rip kids out and call it peace.
If you’re scared to fight, then step aside,
I need truth-bearers burnin’ with fire inside.
Gladiators, rise—this war is real,
They’re stealin' lives they were sworn to heal.
If you won’t speak, then leave me be,
I’d rather stand alone than bend the knee.
🔥 [VERSE 3 – NEW INSERTED VERSE]
It’s a shame when you speak, they don’t hear the pain,
They just curse your name like you’re insane.
Tell the truth and they turn their backs,
Quick to attack while the system slacks.
They hate the mirror when it shows the rot,
So they burn the messenger and call it “just.”
But I won’t flinch—I’ll bear that flame,
If the truth is heavy, I’ll take the blame.
[BRIDGE]
How many kids gotta cry at night,
Before someone stands and brings the light?
How many homes torn down to dust,
Before we call out the ones we trust?
I’d rather be hated for speakin’ the truth,
Than watch them prey on our innocent youth.
So if you feel this, then raise your voice—
Silence is death, so make a choice.
[HOOK – FINAL]
I’d rather die standin’ than live on my knees,
While they rip kids out and call it peace.
If you’re scared to fight, then step aside,
I need soul-fighters burnin’ with fire inside.
Gladiators, rise—this war is real,
They’re stealin' lives they were sworn to heal.
If you won’t speak, then leave me be.