I was bound, was tired Hadn't seen the light so long Thought I lost my fight Couldn't find my way back home And I found the light snapping out of me I was bound, and tired Waiting for daylight (and I) Bang my head against the wall Though I felt light headed, now I know I will not fall I will rise above it all Found what I was searching for Though I felt light headed, I should have failed, and nailed the floor Instead I rose above it all Oooh, oooh, Bang my head against the wall Oooh, oooh, *single strum Instead I rise above it all Instrumental: Bang my head against the wall When you think you're giving up Just know, you might think you're dying but you won't And you feel the lives of another you But when you think of giving up, don't Bang your head against the wall You may feel light headed, but you won't crawl, no, you won't fall You will rise above it all You'll find what you're searching for And you may feel light headed You think you're gonna hit the floor Instead you'll rise above it all Oooh, oooh, Bang your head against the wall Oooh, oooh, *single strum Instead you'll rise above it all Instrumental: Bang my head against the wall Bridge: I have broken wings I keep trying, keep trying No I won't give up Oh I'm flying, oh I'm flying Bang my head against the wall Though I felt light headed, now I know I will not fall I will rise above it all Found what I was searching for Though I felt light headed, I should have failed, and nailed the floor Instead I rose above it all Oooh, oooh, Bang my head against the wall Oooh, oooh, *single strum Instead I rise above it all