(Verse 1)
Rising early in the morning, feel the whistle's mournful cry
Steel-toed boots and a heavy heart, but I keep my head held high
Down the line, the bosses whisper ‘bout fortunes that ain’t mine
But these calloused hands and a soul of pride, ain’t gonna tow their line
(Chorus)
So stand tall, brother, we’re stronger than they know
Can’t crush the working spirit, they'll reap what they sow
The truth is in our voices, in the mud beneath our feet
We’re the backbone of this country, and we won’t accept defeat
(Verse 2)
See those suits in the towers, counting cash on their golden thrones
Making laws to keep us down, while they worship what they own
But I see hope in the union hall, feel the fire in the street
‘Cause every time they push us down, we get back on our feet
(Chorus)
Stand tall, sister, don’t you let them steal your song
Raise your fists up high and tell them they were wrong
They can choke us with their power, try to cage a wild heart
But the thunder’s rolling closer, and we’ll tear it all apart
(Bridge)
They build their fuckin' walls, but we got truth and grit
We all stand together, we ain't taking no more shit
So light the torch of freedom, let the river wash us clean
We’re the sons and daughters rising, tearing through the machine
(Chorus/Outro)
Stand tall, brother, side by side we march along
With love for one another, we’re unbreakable, we’re strong
We’re the blood that runs this engine, we’re the hands that sow the seeds
Let the leaders hear our thunder, hear the working people’s creed
