Ash & Roses

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[Intro – Smooth Keys & Soft Drums]
(Spoken softly over keys)
They call me the Hellbloom…
But tonight, I rise from the ashes…
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[Verse 1]
I walked through fire, felt the heat on my skin
Scars on my armor tell the tales of my sin
In the darkest hour, found the strength to begin
Now I bloom like roses, even ash can’t win
(Background “Oh‑oh, oh‑oh” harmony)
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[Pre‑Chorus]
I’ve been bruised, I’ve been tried
Watched my dreams almost die
But the flames, they made me rise
Now I’m soaring through the sky
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[Chorus]
Ash & roses, I’m built to survive
Broken then golden, I’m feelin’ alive
Ash & roses, I learned how to thrive
From the pain, from the war, I’m born to rise
*(Harmony: “Born to rise… born to rise…”) *
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[Verse 2]
I heard the whispers doubting my name
Fuel for my fire, I embraced the flame
Every heartbreak molded my claim
Turned my fury into untamed fame
(Background “Mmm‑hmm, yeah” ad‑libs)
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[Bridge]
(Guitar picks up, drums steady)
When the night tries to break me down
I wear these battles like a crown
Ashes to blooms, I own this ground
In war’s embrace, my soul is found
(Spoken, behind the beat)
Feel the heat… feel the power… watch me tower…
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[Chorus – Extended]
Ash & roses, I’m built to survive
Broken then golden, I’m feelin’ alive
Ash & roses, I learned how to thrive
From the pain, from the war, I’m born to rise
*(Harmony layering, ad‑libs: “Rise up… oh‑oh… ashes to roses…”) *
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[Outro – Soft Keys & Spoken]
Spoken:
Ash and roses—my heart’s reward.
From the flames, I am restored.

Vibe: Mary J. Blige–style Neo‑Soul/R&B
Energy: Soulful, empowering, raw emotion