Rise Up
Andra Day Lyrics


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You're broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter
But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
We gonna walk it out
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again

For you
For you
For you
For you

When the silence isn't quiet
And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
Bring it to its feet
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again

For you
For you
For you
For you

All we need, all we need is hope
And for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
And we will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh, oh
We'll rise

I'll rise up
Rise like the day
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I will rise a thousand times again
And we'll rise up
High like the waves
We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousand times again

For you
For you
For you
For you





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andra Day's "Rise Up" speak to anyone who has faced discouragement, felt defeated, or been worn down by the struggles of life. The word choice of the lyrics and the emotional tone of the song convey the message of persistence and resilience. The opening lines suggest that the person has lost hope and feels defeated. However, the singer sees the potential in that person and assures them that they can make it if they keep pushing forward. The line "And move mountains" is a powerful metaphor, indicating that although the person may feel powerless in the face of their struggles, they have within them the strength and courage to conquer their obstacles.


The chorus emphasizes the idea of rising above the difficulties and not giving up. The repetition of "I'll rise up" and "And I'll do it a thousand times again" reinforces the idea that perseverance is necessary for success. This is not a one-time effort. It's an ongoing journey and requires continuous effort.


The song also talks about the support and hope that comes from being in a community. The singer reminds the person that they have others around them who care about them and that they don't have to face their struggles alone.


Overall, the song is a powerful call to action to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles. It's a message of hope that encourages people to keep pushing through the tough times and to never give up.


Line by Line Meaning

You're broken down and tired
You feel defeated and exhausted


Of living life on a merry go round
Your life feels repetitive and unfulfilling


And you can't find the fighter
You cannot locate the strength and determination within you


But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
I see the fighter in you, and we will work through this together


And move mountains
We will overcome the obstacles in our way


We gonna walk it out
We will push through the difficulties step by step


And move mountains
We will conquer the challenges that come our way


And I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


I'll rise like the day
I will rise with the sun, ready to start anew


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


I'll rise unafraid
I will rise without fear of failure


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


And I'll do it a thousand times again
I will keep fighting and rising no matter how many times it takes


And I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


High like the waves
I will rise to the top like the waves of the ocean


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


In spite of the ache
I will rise, even when it hurts


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


And I'll do it a thousand times again
I will never give up, and I will keep rising time and time again


For you
I am doing this for you


For you
I am doing this for you


For you
I am doing this for you


For you
I am doing this for you


When the silence isn't quiet
When the calm feels unsettling


And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
When you feel suffocated by fear and anxiety


And I know you feel like dying
I understand that you feel defeated and hopeless


But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
I promise we will rise above this and inspire others to do the same


And move mountains
We will make a difference that seems impossible


Bring it to its feet
We will bring the world to a place of strength and resilience


And move mountains
We will overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable


And I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


I'll rise like the day
I will rise like the bright morning sun


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


I'll rise unafraid
I will rise without fear of failure


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


And I'll do it a thousand times again
I will keep fighting and rising no matter how many times it takes


For you
I am doing this for you


For you
I am doing this for you


For you
I am doing this for you


For you
I am doing this for you


All we need, all we need is hope
Hope is all we need to keep going


And for that we have each other
We have each other to rely on


And for that we have each other
We have each other to lean on


And we will rise
We will lift ourselves up


We will rise
We will lift ourselves up


We'll rise, oh, oh
We will rise, no matter what


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


Rise like the day
Rise with new hope and potential every day


I'll rise up
I will lift myself up


In spite of the ache
Even in pain or discomfort, I will rise


I will rise a thousand times again
I will never give up, and I will keep rising time and time again


And we'll rise up
We will lift ourselves up


High like the waves
We will rise to the top like the waves of the ocean


In spite of the ache
Even in pain or discomfort, we will rise


We'll rise up
We will lift ourselves up


And we'll do it a thousand times again
We will never give up, and we will keep rising time and time again


For you
We are doing this for you


For you
We are doing this for you


For you
We are doing this for you


For you
We are doing this for you


Ah, ah, ah, ah
Vocalization that emphasizes the strength and resilience of rising up




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Written by: Cassandra Monique Batie, Jennifer Decilveo

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LYRICS

You're broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter
But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
We gonna walk it out
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you
When the silence isn't quiet
And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
Bring it to its feet
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you
All we need, all we need is hope
And for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
And we will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh, oh
We'll rise
I'll rise up
Rise like the day
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I will rise a thousand times again
And we'll rise up
High like the waves
We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you
Ah, ah, ah, ah



@erikaalicerosemartinezmaga2407

To the person reading this, I love you and you deserve everything that I am about to say.

1.You deserve to live a life where you always feel loved, appreciated, and valued. Where you never feel alone, because you aren't! (I love you)
You are worth something and deserve to feel rare.

2. You deserve to live a life with no pain or suffering. The only thing you will be crying about it is the amount of joy and laughter someone brings you!

3, You deserve a life where you have the freedom to be as you are without judgment, without pain. Where you can express yourself in silly and unique ways and feel accepted for who you are!

4. You deserve to wake up every morning and hear the birds sing and see the beautiful morning sun brighten your day! The first thing you think of in the morning should be something beautiful :)

5. You deserve to be reminded of how beautiful you are each and every day because you are! You deserve a gazillion complements a day because, my dear, you have no idea the beautiful light you have inside you. It is stunning!!!

6. You deserve to be surrounded by loving and supportive people who will not only be your rock and support you on your dreams but who will empower you and make you feel like you are worth something because you are.

7. You deserve to fall in love. You deserve to fall so deeply in love that you don't know what life was like without them. You deserve someone who will love you to your soul and treats you like the beautiful human that you are. Someone who has a kind, loving, noble heart because that is rare.

8. You deserve to live a life without confusion. Where you don't doubt yourself, worry, or overthink things because everything is okay. You deserve to live a life filled with fire, passion, joy, excitement, and pure happiness and clarity. To live the life you truly desire without other people telling you what to do.

9. You deserve an abundance of everything. Time, finances, love, joy, and peace. Wouldn't it be nice to never stress another day of your life? To always feel calm and serene like as if serendipity was always around :) Wouldn't it be nice to have more quality time with the ones you love? To laugh every day, sing every day, and dance every day. To jump up and down every morning because your grateful to be alive and it feels like your a kid again on Christmas morning.

10. You deserve to feel love all around you. God is with you and he loves you. You deserve to shine so brightly that everything around you turns into beauty because you radiate a beautiful light inside you. When you love, you glow, and when you glow you make this world a better place. So shine brighter than you ever have, my dear, and live your life will all your heart and soul because you are gorgeous! I love you.

Good song to listen: Saturn- Sleeping At Last (Watch the music video because you are that light that makes this world more beautiful)

Kindly,
Erika Alice Rose



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@ndumiekedama4856

I'm a 19 year old teen my mom and my 1yr old daughter died in a car accident 2 months ago ,living with depression and my dad has lung cancer but i keep telling myself ill rise up💖💔

@iabelanger

Sending you love and support xxx

@inezabilhah9589

😭 😭😭😭😭😭 I’m so sorry. This must be so hard. Hugs hugs 🤗

@wesleycampos5748

be strong, yes you will rise up, we will

@roseconway2360

Thinking of you

@noemarrero2104

@@iabelanger sending u ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS HUN 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

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@hadd383856

i commit suicide doctor brought me back and was homeless on the streets , years later i got my degree now and met my wife in the shelter we rise up helping others

@nikinyazink

frederick Diggs I’m so glad you are still here. Bless you. ♥️

@hadd383856

@@nikinyazink thanks so much I appreciate that so much

@anfieldinamerica7170

Yes my brother

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