Well nobody's perfect I struggle everyday In this fight to change my wicked ways It ain't easy Still payin' dues Sometimes the light Leaves me shakin' in my boots It's a hard, heavy load But I will rise above Cause I'm not of this world No I am not who I was Cause I'm not of this world As slave to my cravings Is what I used to be Played with fire Didn't mean a thing to me Then I discovered My soul is not my own Glory be the day When I come home Cause I am not alone But I will rise above Cause I'm not of this world No I am not who I was Cause I'm not of this world I'm hear livin' it Gonna be dyin' in it But before I go I want you to know When it's my time for leavin' How sweet it's gonna be You can come along if you believe Oh if you believe That I will rise above (rise above) Cause I'm not of this world (this world) I'm not who I was (yeah) Cause I'm not of this world No, I'm not of this world This world