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Albums
* Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars (as part of the group Killarmy) (August 5, 1997)
* Dirty Weaponry (as part of the group Killarmy) (August 11, 1998)
* Fear, Love & War (as part of the group Killarmy) (August 7, 2001)
* Granddaddy Flow (May 28, 2003)
* Prince of New York (November 11, 2008)
* Revenge of the 9th Prince (April 20, 2010)
* One Man Army (October 12, 2010)
* Shaolin Prince (Upcoming 2011)
I Will Rise
9th Prince Lyrics
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Though my heart and flesh may fail
There′s an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise
There's a day that′s drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles′ wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise
And I hear the voice of many angels sing
Worthy is the Lamb
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
Worthy is the Lamb
And I hear the voice of many angels sing
Worthy is the Lamb
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise, I will rise
The lyrics of “I Will Rise” by 9th Prince center around themes of faith, hope, and the promise of eternal life. The song portrays the idea that even in the face of trials and suffering, one can find peace and comfort knowing that Jesus has overcome death and the struggles of this world. The opening lines, “There's a peace I've come to know / Though my heart and flesh may fail,” imply that the singer is facing some sort of hardship or adversity. However, they go on to say, “There's an anchor for my soul / I can say 'It is well,'” suggesting that their faith in Jesus gives them the strength to endure their struggles and find peace in the midst of them.
The chorus of the song, which repeats twice throughout the track, reinforces the themes of hope and triumph over adversity. When the singer declares, “And I will rise when He calls my name / No more sorrow, no more pain,” they are expressing their belief that one day, they will be reunited with Jesus, free from the pain and suffering of this world. The second half of the chorus, “I will rise on eagles' wings / Before my God fall on my knees / And rise, I will rise,” further emphasizes the idea of triumph over adversity and the promise of eternal life.
The final verse of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer imagines hearing “the voice of many angels sing / Worthy is the Lamb,” and being surrounded by the cries of “every longing heart” declaring Jesus as worthy. This imagery reinforces the singer’s faith and belief in Jesus as the ultimate source of hope and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a peace I've come to know
Despite the possibility of my heart and body being weak or failing, I have found a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Though my heart and flesh may fail
Recognizing that my physical and emotional well-being may be vulnerable and may deteriorate.
There's an anchor for my soul
I have a steadfast foundation that keeps me grounded and stable during challenging times.
I can say "It is well"
With the anchor of my soul, I can confidently state that everything is going to be alright, no matter what happens.
Jesus has overcome
Jesus has triumphed over all obstacles and complications.
And the grave is overwhelmed
Death has been conquered.
The victory is won
The battle has been won.
He is risen from the dead
Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
And I will rise when He calls my name
When I am called by Jesus, I will ascend to a better life with no sorrow or pain.
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will no longer experience sadness or physical suffering.
I will rise on eagles' wings
Like an eagle taking flight, I will ascend upwards.
Before my God fall on my knees
As an expression of reverence, I will kneel before God and honor Him.
And rise, I will rise
I will ascend upwards with pure joy and contentment.
There's a day that's drawing near
An impending day is coming soon.
When this darkness breaks to light
A time when darkness will turn into light is approaching.
And the shadows disappear
The shadows will dissipate.
And my faith shall be my eyes
My belief in God and His power will be the light to guide me through difficult times.
And I hear the voice of many angels sing
I hear a chorus of angels singing praises.
Worthy is the Lamb
The Lamb, referring to Jesus Christ, is deserving of honor and respect.
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
I hear the prayers and wishes of those who yearn for something they desire.
And I will rise when He calls my name
When I am called by Jesus, I will ascend to a better life with no sorrow or pain.
And rise, I will rise
I will ascend upwards with pure joy and contentment.
I will rise, I will rise
I will ascend upwards with pure joy and contentment.
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.