Raise It Up
August Rush Lyrics


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no father figure in the house
and i'm wondering how i'm gonna work it out, oh
my friends keep on telling me
how i don't need that man
but they don't really understand
there's far too many pressures in reality
with dealing with the pain the stress and poverty
and i gotta be myself because
there's nobody else for me (noo)
(hang in there with me)
sometimes it takes a different kind of love to raise a child
(so don't give up)
so don't give up
(when pressures come down)
sometimes it takes a different kind of dream to make you smile
(so raise it up)
so raise
(hang in there with me)
sometimes we need another helping hand to show the way
(so don't give up)
so don't give up
(when pressures come down)
sometimes it seems impossible and that's why we pray
(so raise it up)
we pray
seems to be nothing left for me
mommas gone, daddy didn't wanna be
and now i'm all by myself
wondering where is love
or should i just give up (ya kno)
life falls down on me
cuts into my soul
but i know i got the strength to make it through it all
cause i'm still standing tall
breaking through these walls
I'm gonna give my all
feeling like a motherless child
pain cuts into my soul
it's bringing me down
can't find my smile
on the face of a motherless child
I'm gonna break down these walls gonna give my all
ya know
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahhhhh
(hang in there with me)
sometimes it takes a different kind of love to raise a child
(so don't give up)
so don't give up
(when pressures come down)
sometimes it takes a different kind of dream to make you smile
(so raise it up)
so raise it up
(hang in there with me)
sometimes we need another helping hand to show you the way
(so don't give up)
(when pressures come down)
sometimes it seems impossible




that's why we pray
so raise it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in 'Raise It Up' by August Rush explain the struggles of a child growing up without a father figure and how it can lead to feelings of loneliness and abandonment. The song talks about the pressures of reality, dealing with poverty, and the difficulty of finding love and support when there is no immediate family around. The song acknowledges that sometimes it can take a different kind of love, dream, or support system to help a person overcome their struggles, but it is important not to give up.


The song's lyrics express a sense of determination and strength despite the obstacles. The child in the song acknowledges that they have to be themselves because there is nobody else for them. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not giving up during difficult times and how sometimes it can take a helping hand or prayer to get through tough situations.


In summary, the lyrics of 'Raise It Up' are a message of hope for those who are dealing with difficult circumstances in life, especially those growing up without the support of a close-knit family.


Line by Line Meaning

no father figure in the house
There is no fatherly presence in the home


and i'm wondering how i'm gonna work it out, oh
I am unsure of how to handle this situation


my friends keep on telling me
My peers continue to advise me


how i don't need that man
That man is unnecessary in my life


but they don't really understand
They do not have a full comprehension of the issues at hand


there's far too many pressures in reality
There are too many stressors in my life


with dealing with the pain the stress and poverty
I am struggling with emotional hardship, strain, and financial difficulty


and i gotta be myself because
I have to remain true to who I am


there's nobody else for me (noo)
There is no one else to turn to


(hang in there with me)
Stay strong and persevere with me


sometimes it takes a different kind of love to raise a child
Raising a child may require an unconventional form of love


(so don't give up)
Do not surrender


so don't give up
Don't lose hope


(when pressures come down)
When life becomes more stress-inducing


sometimes it takes a different kind of dream to make you smile
One needs to manifest a unique dream to find joy


(so raise it up)
Lift your aspirations high


so raise
Reach for something higher


(hang in there with me)
Stay strong and continue to endure with me


sometimes we need another helping hand to show the way
At times, we require guidance from others


(when pressures come down)
When situations become more challenging


sometimes it seems impossible and that's why we pray
Occasionally, the situation appears hopeless, which is why we turn to prayer


(we pray)
We ask for divine intervention


seems to be nothing left for me
It appears that nothing is left for me


mommas gone, daddy didn't wanna be
My mother is gone, and my father abandoned me


and now i'm all by myself
I am now alone


wondering where is love
I am questioning where to find love


or should i just give up (ya kno)
I wonder if it is easier to give up


life falls down on me
Life crumbles on top of me


cuts into my soul
It pains me to my core


but i know i got the strength to make it through it all
I possess the power to overcome these trials


cause i'm still standing tall
I am still standing upright


breaking through these walls
I am breaking the barriers


I'm gonna give my all
I am giving everything I have


feeling like a motherless child
I feel as though I am an orphan


pain cuts into my soul
I am suffering greatly


it's bringing me down
It is causing my downfall


can't find my smile
I cannot find happiness


on the face of a motherless child
I am struggling without a parent


I'm gonna break down these walls gonna give my all
I will destroy these barriers, giving everything I have


(ya know)
You know what I mean


yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahhhhh
Assent of emotion


(hang in there with me)
Remain strong and continue to endure with me


sometimes it takes a different kind of love to raise a child
Raising a child requires a unique form of love


(so don't give up)
Do not surrender


(when pressures come down)
When situations become more challenging


sometimes it takes a different kind of dream to make you smile
Fulfilling unique dreams inspire joy


(so raise it up)
Aspire to greater things


so raise it up
Pursue your dreams with greater intensity


(hang in there with me)
Continue to persevere with me


sometimes we need another helping hand to show you the way
Guidance from others is sometimes necessary


(so don't give up)
Don't lose hope


(when pressures come down)
In difficult situations


sometimes it seems impossible
It appears impossible


that's why we pray
We turn to prayer


so raise it up
Strive for success




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No father figure in the house
And i'm wondering how i'm gonna work it out
Oh
My friends keep on telling me
How i don't need that man
But they don't really understand
There's far too many pressures in reality
With dealing with the pain the stress and poverty
And i gotta be myself because
There's nobody else for me (noo)
(hang in there with me)
Sometimes it takes a different kind of love to raise a child
(so don't give up)
So don't give up
(when pressures come down)
Sometimes it takes a different kind of dream to make you smile
(so raise it up)
So raise
(hang in there with me)
Sometimes we need another helping hand to show the way
(so don't give up)
So don't give up
(when pressures come down)
Sometimes it seems impossible and that's why we pray
(so raise it up)
We pray
Seems to be nothing left for me
Mommas gone, daddy didn't wanna be
And now i'm all by myself
Wondering where is love
Or should i just give up (ya kno)
Life falls down on me
Cuts into my soul
But i know i got the strength to make it through it all
Cause i'm still standing tall
Breaking through these walls
I'm gonna give my all
Feeling like a motherless child
Pain cuts into my soul
It's bringing me down
Can't find my smile
On the face of a motherless child
I'm gonna break down these walls gonna give my all
Ya know
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahhhhh
(hang in there with me)
Sometimes it takes a different kind of love to raise a child
(so don't give up)
So don't give up
(when pressures come down)
Sometimes it takes a different kind of dream to make you smile
(so raise it up)
So raise it up
(hang in there with me)
Sometimes we need another helping hand to show you the way
(so don't give up)
(when pressures come down)
Sometimes it seems impossible
That's why we pray
So raise it up



Imane Aloui

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Raise it Up... hanging.... malheureusement l'auteur de ce titre a pris au piège ces personnes et les a suspendu avec des cordes autour du Cou..
Ces personnes ne sont plus depuis début 2013.
Alors qu'il écrit Heading...
C un groupe d'Imposteurs de l'ENCG Settat.
Et les conducteurs de machines pour construction comme les Digger...
Moi je vois qu'il est allé trop loin avec ses accusations arbitraires et ces condamnations à mort.
Le climat est tordu de l'intérieur de leurs domiciles et c lui-même la Cause.
Prière de juger les Coupables d'Homicide du Prince Moulay Hicham...



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Sarah

every time the little girl sings it touches my soul. She was so talented at such a young age. This movie had an amazing soundtrack.

Dream State Films

The first time I saw the movie I melted

CuttyFrmCortez

❤one of my favorites

CuttyFrmCortez

​@MayaState I'm a guy and I was hooked.

Philip Amankwa

2020 and it still rings in my ears...
This wasn't just a song for a movie it's a real life story that plays in the lives of many children....

Solomon Crow

2022 still rocking

ItsAVibe Gaming

2023 ❤❤❤

Serpentineauthor

I honestly am not a huge fan of gospel, but I LOVE this song so much, and that little girl is amazing!

DeskTech

Serpentineauthor SO RAISE IT UP

kvng domm

2022 and I still love this song

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