This track serves as the "aspiration anthem." It’s about the vertical climb—from the basement to the clouds. The production is Anthemic and Uplifting: high-register piano chords, a soaring gospel-choir sample in the hook, and a stadium-sized kick drum that feels like a heartbeat.

Skyscraper

(Intro) (The sound of wind whistling at a high altitude. A slow, triumphant horn section builds up, layered over a crisp, ticking hi-hat.)

(Spoken: "They told me to stay grounded. But the ground was too crowded. I had to look up. Way up. Steel, glass, and a whole lot of soul. Let’s climb.")

Verse 1 I started in the lobby, just a face in the crowd Now I’m talking to the lightning, yelling back at the cloud The foundation was shaky, laid in concrete and tears Built the frame out of hope to conquer all of my fears Every floor is a story, every window’s a view Of the people who doubted and the things I went through I’m a structural marvel, I’m a titan of grit I saw the blueprint of greatness and I followed the script They said the wind gets stronger the higher you go But I’m aerodynamic, I’m in love with the blow I’m a beacon of light in a city of gray I’m the tower of power, I’m the king of the day.

Chorus I’m a Skyscraper, reaching for the infinite Top floor living, yeah, I’m really in the spirit of it Steel in my spine, and my head in the stars Looking down at the world and the tiny little cars I won't fall, I won't bend, I’m built to last I’m a monument of future, rising over the past.

Verse 2 I remember the basement, it was damp and was dark Just a kid with a dream and a flickering spark Now the elevators humming, moving up at the speed Of a man who decided he was gonna succeed I don't need an antenna to pick up the vibe I’m the energy source for the whole of the tribe You can see me for miles, I’m a landmark of grace I’m a giant-sized thumbprint on the Earth’s dusty face I’ve got garden on the roof and a vault in the core I’m the definition of 'more'—then I’m asking for more If you’re looking for the summit, if you’re looking for me I’m the highest point of gravity that you’ll ever see.

Chorus I’m a Skyscraper, reaching for the infinite Top floor living, yeah, I’m really in the spirit of it Steel in my spine, and my head in the stars Looking down at the world and the tiny little cars I won't fall, I won't bend, I’m built to last I’m a monument of future, rising over the past.

Bridge (The beat drops out, leaving just a soulful organ and a hand-clap rhythm) Brick by brick. Stone by stone. Built this empire all on my own. The higher I get, the clearer I see... The only thing standing in the way was me. (Now open the roof!)

Verse 3 Now I’m standing on the ledge, looking out at the edge Of a world that I conquered, yeah, I’m keeping the pledge To never go back to the street-level stress Unless I’m stepping out the lobby in a tailored-up dress I’m a lightning rod, baby, I’m attracting the heat But I’m grounded in the soul, from my head to my feet You can try to tear me down, you can try to invade But I’m made of the dreams that are never gonna fade I’m a Skyscraper.

Outro (The horns return in a grand, final swell. The sound of a helicopter flying nearby fades in and out.) Yeah. Penthouse vision. Don't look down. Unless you’re looking at how far you’ve come. We’re at the top. The air is different up here. Stay elevated. (The music fades into the sound of the wind again.) "Clear for landing."