Afro-soul, gospel, inspirational
“Start Where You Are” is the official anthem of ELS — a bold call for youth to rise, believe in their potential, and build their future with purpose. No matter your background, your journey begins now. This is your time. Your voice. Your story.
Verse 1 – The Awakening
I’ve walked the road with questions loud,
No map in hand, no cheering crowd.
They told me who I couldn’t be,
But now I see what lives in me.
I’ve feared the start, I’ve felt the weight,
Of doors unopened, dreams that wait.
But even from the ground I rise —
I’ve got the fire, I’ve got the drive.
Chorus – The Call to Rise
Start where you are, don’t wait for a sign,
There’s power in your hands, the moment is mine.
Believe in the vision, begin with your name,
Behave like it’s coming, become through the flame.
This is my story, this is my stand —
With every step, I shape who I am.
No shame in the struggle, no fear in the scar,
we're building our future — we'll start where we are.
Chorus
Start where you are! Rise from within!
Build what you dream! Begin, begin!
Verse 2 – The Mindset Shift
I thought the path was in a suit,
A title, paycheck, polished truth.
But meaning lives in work well done,
In hands that build, in battles won.
No job beneath, no dream too high,
Each moment lived can qualify.
I’m not just chasing someone’s plan —
I’m crafting mine, I know I can.
Bridge – The Inner Declaration
I’m more than grades or jobs I missed,
More than what’s lost or what exists.
I’ve got a vision, forged by choice —
Now hear me rise, now hear my voice!
Chorus
Start where you are, don’t wait for a sign,
There’s power in your hands, the moment is mine.
Believe in the vision, begin with your name,
Behave like it’s coming, become through the flame.
I’m not what they label, I’m not where I’ve been —
I’m moving with purpose, I’m choosing to win.
From now till forever, no matter how far,
I’ll build and I’ll rise —
Start where you are.
