Rise Up
Anthony B & Taffari Lyrics
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And now a piece of you is gone
Some how you wish that you could only find
A little strength to carry on
You've tried so hard to make it on your own
That your heart has come undone
So I am here to prove that I alone
Have the power to overcome
This world will never keep you down
It will never keep you down
So rise up, my friend
No, this will never be the end
So rise up, my friend
And live again
I didn't want you to feel this way
It's not what life was meant to be
And so for you, my friend, I'll take your shame
You can give it all to me
'Cause you've wrestled demons every day
And they've dragged you to your knees
But in your weakness you will learn to find
That I will always be your strength
Don't let your heart be troubled
This world will never keep you down
It will never keep you down
So rise up, my friend
No, this will never be the end
So rise up, my friend
And live again
In life or in death, through joy or regret
And all of the secret things you have done
No matter what comes, my friend
Nothing can keep you from the love of God
So rise up, my friend
No, this will never be the end
So rise up, my friend
And live again
So rise up
So rise up
So rise up, my friends
And live again
Rise up, my friend
Rise up, my friend
The lyrics to Anthony B and Taffari's song "Rise Up" speak to the struggles that we all face at some point in our lives. The singer is acknowledging that they have witnessed the listener's pain and that they know that a part of them is missing due to this pain. The singer understands that the listener just needs a little bit of strength to carry on, because they have tried so hard to overcome their struggles but their heart has come undone. The singer wants to prove that they alone have the power to help the listener overcome their difficulties. They encourage the listener not to let their heart be troubled because the world will never keep them down.
The lyrics then focus on the idea that the listener has been struggling with their own demons every day and that these demons have brought them to their knees. However, the singer promises that in their weakness they will find strength in the love of God. The song concludes with the repeated chorus of "Rise up, my friend, And live again." The lyrics are a message of hope and encouragement, reminding the listener that they are not alone in their struggles and that there is always a way to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I was there when you were torn apart
I saw you in your lowest moment
And now a piece of you is gone
You're not the same after that experience
Some how you wish that you could only find
You're seeking something to hold onto
A little strength to carry on
You need the power to keep going
You've tried so hard to make it on your own
You've attempted to overcome it by yourself
That your heart has come undone
It's been too much for you to handle
So I am here to prove that I alone
I want to show you that I can help you
Have the power to overcome
I am capable of giving you strength
Don't let your heart be troubled
Don't be anxious or distressed
This world will never keep you down
You can rise above the challenges
It will never keep you down
The world won't defeat you
So rise up, my friend
Stand up and fight
No, this will never be the end
It's not over yet
And live again
Find joy in life once more
I didn't want you to feel this way
I don't want you to suffer
It's not what life was meant to be
Life should be joyful and fulfilling
And so for you, my friend, I'll take your shame
I'll help take away your burden
You can give it all to me
I'll support you and carry your load
'Cause you've wrestled demons every day
You've been fighting your own battles
And they've dragged you to your knees
They've weakened and defeated you
But in your weakness you will learn to find
You can uncover strength in vulnerability
That I will always be your strength
I will be a source of support and power for you
In life or in death, through joy or regret
No matter what happens
And all of the secret things you have done
No matter your regrets or secrets
No matter what comes, my friend
Despite the challenges
Nothing can keep you from the love of God
God's love is always there for you
So rise up, my friend
Stand up and keep moving forward
So rise up
Get up and fight
So rise up, my friends
All of us need to stand up
And live again
Find joy in living
Rise up, my friend
Fight and don't give up
Rise up, my friend
Stand up and be courageous
Writer(s): Blair Keith Anthony, Donald Dennis, Anthony Senior
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