Army of Me is based in Washington, D.C. Army of Me consists of members Vinc… Read Full Bio ↴Army of Me is based in Washington, D.C. Army of Me consists of members Vince Scheuerman (Lead vocals, guitar), John Hutchins (Bass), Dennis Manuel (Drums) and Brad Tursi (Guitar).

They were formerly known as Cactus Patch but changed their name in 2002 after winning the WHFS Big Break contest. The name Army of Me as inspired by Björk.

RISE
Army of Me Lyrics

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I've been reaching for the stars
I've been stretching out so far
Am I getting any closer
Than I've ever been before?

I was lying in the gutter
I was crawling in the street
Now the servants are all sitting

In the most distinguished seats
So rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise

I'm rebuilding this house
That was taken by the waves
Oh, this time, I'll make a mansion
Oh, this time, I'm not afraid

I was lying in the gutter
And I was crawling in the street
I was looking for an answer
Well, the answer, it found me
So rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise
Rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise

Well, strengthen my ankles
It's time to walk
Rise up, rise up
My heart's unblocked
And I have been hiding for much too long
It's time

Rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise
Rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise
Rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise
Rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise

Rise, rise
Like a star, you will rise

Overall Meaning

The song "Rise" by Army of Me talks about the struggles of life and how even when you hit rock bottom, you can still rise above it all. The lyrics in the first verse talk about ambition and reaching for the stars, but also questioning if the effort is worth it when progress seems slow. However, in the second verse, the singer talks about being in a low place and finding the strength to rise up again. This is further demonstrated in the chorus, which repeatedly encourages the listener to rise up like a star.

The use of the metaphor "rebuilding this house that was taken by the waves" also highlights the theme of starting over and building something greater after experiencing difficult times. The song encourages listeners to not give up and to keep pushing through tough times with a positive attitude.

Overall, this song provides a message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward towards their goals and dreams even when things seem tough.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been reaching for the stars
I have been striving to achieve great things

I've been stretching out so far
I have been pushing myself to my limits

Am I getting any closer
I am questioning if my efforts are paying off

Than I've ever been before?
If I have made progress from my previous attempts

I was lying in the gutter
I was in a bad place, struggling

I was crawling in the street
I was barely moving forward

Now the servants are all sitting
I have overcome hardships and succeeded

In the most distinguished seats
I have achieved a respected position

So rise, rise
Encouraging oneself to rise up and take action

Like a star, you will rise
Success is achievable and attainable

I'm rebuilding this house
I am starting anew