Art of Dying has been nominated for a 2009 CRMA (Canadian Radio Music Award) in the category of “Best New Group”.
So what is the ‘Art of Dying’?
It’s how you live your life, how you embrace it, and what you do with your time while you're here. It’s your life to live, and that's exactly what Art of Dying is doing.
Rise Up
Art of Dying Lyrics
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'Cause you know that I bled
Take what you want
Till you're done with me
I won't go that easily
I won't go without a fight
Rise up
Rise up
'Cause I know where I wanna be
I'm done being victimized
Sick of being paralyzed
Rise up
Cut away the past
Take my life back
Rise up
Bloodless, no mess
Did you get what you need?
Try to wipe me out
Like a disease
I won't go that quietly
I won't go without a fight
Rise up
Take my life back
Rise up
'Cause I know where I wanna be
I'm done being victimized
Sick of being paralyzed
Rise up
Cut away the past
Take my life back
Take it back!
Take it back!
Rise up, take my life back
Rise up 'cause I know where I wanna be
Down comes the demons
Here on my neck
Face in the ashes
Kneeling in the pit
Rise up
Rise up
And take my life back
I'm done being victimized
Sick of being paralyzed
Rise up
Cut away the past
Take my life back
Rise up
Take it back!
In "Rise Up" by Art of Dying, the lyrics speak to the theme of personal empowerment and resilience. The opening lines, "Cut my skin up 'Cause you know that I bled / Take what you want Till you're done with me," depict someone who has been taken advantage of and used, yet they refuse to give up or let their abuser break them. The chorus emphasizes this theme of taking back control and not allowing oneself to be victimized any longer, with lines such as "Rise up, take my life back / 'Cause I know where I wanna be."
The second verse emphasizes the idea that even though the singer has been hurt, they will not be defeated. They will not go "that quietly" and they will not allow themselves to be wiped out "like a disease." The bridge of the song paints a picture of facing one's own inner demons and overcoming them, with the lines "Down comes the demons / Here on my neck / Face in the ashes / Kneeling in the pit."
Overall, "Rise Up" is a powerful anthem of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to take back control of their lives, overcome their struggles, and rise above their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut my skin up
I am hurt and vulnerable
'Cause you know that I bled
You hurt me and I am bleeding emotionally
Take what you want
You are using me for your own benefit
Till you're done with me
You will continue using me until I am no longer useful
I won't go that easily
I will not give up or surrender easily
I won't go without a fight
I am determined to resist and stand up for myself
Rise up
I am determined to overcome my struggles and rise above my circumstances
Take my life back
I am taking control of my life and asserting my independence
'Cause I know where I wanna be
I have a clear idea of where I want to go in life and what I want to achieve
I'm done being victimized
I refuse to be a victim of circumstances or other people's actions
Sick of being paralyzed
I am tired of feeling stuck and unable to move forward
Cut away the past
I am letting go of my past traumas and experiences that are holding me back
Take it back!
I am reclaiming my power and my life
Bloodless, no mess
You are hurting me emotionally without leaving any visible scars
Did you get what you need?
Are you satisfied with the pain you caused and the damage you inflicted?
Try to wipe me out
You are trying to erase me and my existence
Like a disease
You see me as something to be eradicated because of your dislike or hatred
I won't go that quietly
I will not give up or be silenced easily
Rise up, And take my life back
I am taking control of my life and my destiny
Down comes the demons
My personal demons and inner struggles are coming to the surface
Here on my neck
I am feeling the weight of my struggles and challenges
Face in the ashes
I am experiencing defeat and failure
Kneeling in the pit
I am in a dark and difficult place but I refuse to give up or be defeated
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Valuma, Howard Benson, Jonny Hetherington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Cut my skin up
'Cause you know that I bled
Take what you want
Till you’re done with me
I won’t go that easily
I won’t go without a fight
Rise up
Take my life back
Rise up
'Cause I know where I wanna be
I’m done being victimized
Sick of being paralyzed
Rise up
Cut away the past
Take my life back
Rise up
Bloodless, no mess
Did you get what you need?
Try to wipe me out
Like a disease
I won’t go that quietly
I won’t go without a fight
Rise up
Take my life back
Rise up
'Cause I know where I wanna be
I’m done being victimized
Sick of being paralyzed
Rise up
Cut away the past
Take my life back
Take it back!
Take it back!
Rise up, take my life back
Rise up 'cause I know where I wanna be
Down comes the demon
Here on my neck
Face in the ashes
Kneeling in the pit
Rise up
Rise up
Take my life back
I’m done being victimized
Sick of being paralyzed
Rise up
Cut away the past
Take my life back
Rise up
Take it back!
@zorusk517
Thank the universe that Dan Donagan is still playing heavy guitar, he is half the reason i started playing, probably the reason (other than the quality of the guitar) that i bought a Schecter. Guy is a legend.
@kardamot
+1
@Michelle-hf9ss
I'm absolutely blown away by this song art of dying has saved my life and yet again I have fresh music from my favorite band and I relate to it completely keep up the good work I know I won't be disappointed COME TO WICHITA KANSAS GUYS!
@speedreader104
Blown Away!! Great guys!!! This song just speaks to my soul!! Glad to be listening to new song by you all, still love all of the old songs, but i have this feeling that this new album Rise Up is going to be something special!! Love yall, keep doing what you are doing
@megantant1
This song has really impacted my life! Thanks to the guys for doing it yet again!!
-DieHard Forever
@georgemelvin7687
Smiles, hi there 🌺 😊
@symon.mercury2159
Questa Canzone è Meravigliosa , esprime forza e coraggio ! Non vedo l'ora che il vostro nuovo album esca ! ART OF DYING FOREVER ❤
@evasenya
YAY! So happy to hear new music from our boys! And I'm glad it's great! Really hope to see them in Russia one day!
@erin121305able
Jonny is incredible! The guitar solo by Dan is awesome. Great song
@RHINOTEJAS
Badass vocals and guitar solos! This song bossed it!