Rise Again
Aselin Debison Lyrics
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Over the waters
And the oceans cry
We look to our sons and daughters
To explain our lives
As if a child could tell us why
That as sure as the sunrise
As sure as the wind in the trees
We rise again
In the faces of out children
We rise again
In the voice of our song
We rise again
In the waves out on the ocean
And then we rise again
When the light goes dark
With the forces of creation
In a stormy sky
We look to reincarnation to
Explain our lives
As if a child could tell us why
As sure as the sunrise
As sure as the sea
As sure as the wind in the trees
We rise again
In the faces of out children
We rise again
In the voice of our song
We rise again
In the waves out on the ocean
And then we rise again
[repeat]
The lyrics in Aselin Debison's "Rise Again" speak of a common tendency of humanity to seek explanations for the mysteries of the world from those who may not have an answer. The first verse starts with the image of waves rolling over waters and the sound of oceans crying. This is metaphorical of the ebbs and flows of life, the ups, and downs that one experiences in their journey. The chorus talks about how we look to our children to explain these inexplicable phenomena, as if a child could unravel the mysteries of the universe. The certainty of everyday occurrences such as the sunrise, the sea, and the wind are juxtaposed in the chorus with the hope for the continuation of life that arises from the faces of children, the voices of songs and the waves of the ocean.
The second verse talks about how we seek answers in the face of darkness, in a world that is unstable and unpredictable. The idea of "reincarnation" is brought in, as if it offers an explanation for the eternal cycle of life and death. Again, the repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that we rise again in the face of uncertainty. It is almost as if the source of life is renewable, and it comes from the children, the songs, and the waves, representing a certain hopefulness that life will go on despite the challenges that life throws at us.
Overall, "Rise Again" is a song that speaks of the innate human desire to make sense of our world and seek comfort in the things we know. The song encourages us to not be afraid of the uncertain but to look for hope in the continuation of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the waves roll on
When life's obstacles come crashing into our path
Over the waters
Above the surface of the unknown and the uncertain
And the oceans cry
And the world around us appears to be in pain
We look to our sons and daughters
We search for hope and guidance in the next generation
To explain our lives
To provide insight into the reasons behind our struggles
As if a child could tell us why
As if the answer lies in simplicity and innocence
As sure as the sunrise
With the unwavering certainty of a new dawn
As sure as the sea
Like the constant ebb and flow of the tides
As sure as the wind in the trees
As dependable as the soft rustle of leaves
We rise again
We find a way to push through and emerge victorious
In the faces of out children
Through the hope and promise of the next generation
In the voice of our song
Through the power of music and storytelling
In the waves out on the ocean
Through the vastness of the natural world
And then we rise again
And we find the strength to persevere, time and time again
When the light goes dark
When we are faced with darkness and despair
With the forces of creation
As if to say that this is a necessary part of the cycle of life
In a stormy sky
When the chaos of the world seems overwhelming
We look to reincarnation to
We seek a sense of continuity and rebirth
Explain our lives
In an effort to understand the greater meaning behind our struggles
As if a child could tell us why
As if there is a simple answer to our complex problems
[repeat]
Reiterating the message of perseverance through the faces of our children, the voice of our song, and the natural world around us
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topquark22
I fell in love with Aselin instantly when I saw her sing this on CBC... I think she was 7
Speed Cheetah1
Love Aselin so much!!!!
Speed Cheetah1
Such a pretty song sung by the sweetest soul. She has the sweetest of melodies.So hard to come by and as rare as she is.
Joanne McKinnon
Beautiful πππΌ
bakunicorn
this is insane! how old was she when this was recorded?
topquark22
I think she was about 10. I fell in love when I saw that CBC broadcast. I bought her CD. Truly a great Canadian artist..
Norm Lamoureux
I saw her in Toronto sing this years ago .
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