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Rise
Azure Ray Lyrics
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I can't stand your shadow
Is too heavy to lift
Maybe we'll go for a ride
You said you'd take me nowhere
I said that suits me just fine
I know you've always been near
I'm not supposed to hear
Hold your heart with two hands
Give it to me only to disappear
Look how low I've sunk
Don't ask me to rise
I'll only lose you when I'm high
All alone in the dark
Love survives only when we are apart
Your voice still sounds in my ears
Soft explosions that blossom
With the beat of my heart
The lyrics to Azure Ray's song "Rise" seem to describe the end of a relationship between two individuals. The singer, who wakes up feeling weighed down by the shadow of their former partner, hints that they may be going on a ride together; however, it's clear that the relationship is over as they express their willingness to accept going nowhere. This is highlighted when the singer makes it clear that she has been hearing secrets she's not supposed to and that she is holding the heart of her partner, only to disappear later. The singer is asking for space and doesn't want to be asked to rise as the relationship won't last the highs, causing them only to lose their partner.
The final section of the lyrics expresses the inner turmoil of the singer, who is unable to let go of the memories of her partner. Even though they are apart, she can still hear the voice of her partner, and her heart beats with soft explosions whenever they think of them. This shows that the singer is still in love with the partner, but she has to let go to grow and rise from the relationship's ashes.
Overall, "Rise" is a poignant song about the end of a relationship where one partner needs space to heal and rise from the ashes while the other hasn't let go of the memories, causing them to sink. The song captures the complexity of human emotions when dealing with heartbreak, and it is a reminder that sometimes, holding on means letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I'll crawl out of bed
I am feeling low and lethargic, but I will make an effort to get up and face the day.
I can't stand your shadow
Your presence in my life is oppressive and overwhelming.
Is too heavy to lift
Your influence on me is too much for me to handle on my own.
Maybe we'll go for a ride
Perhaps we can do something together that will alleviate the tension between us.
You said you'd take me nowhere
You have made it clear that you have no plans or ambitions for our relationship.
I said that suits me just fine
I have resigned myself to the fact that our relationship is going nowhere, and I am okay with that.
I know you've always been near
Even though you may not be emotionally available, you are physically present in my life.
Whispering secrets I know I'm not supposed to hear
You are sharing intimate details with me, but I know that I shouldn't listen because it will only hurt me in the end.
Hold your heart with two hands
I need to take extra care with your heart because it is fragile and easily broken.
Give it to me only to disappear
You give me your heart, but then you withdraw emotionally, leaving me feeling confused and abandoned.
Look how low I've sunk
I have allowed myself to become emotionally attached to someone who cannot reciprocate my feelings, and it has brought me to a place of despair.
Don't ask me to rise
I cannot summon the emotional strength to move forward in this relationship.
I'll only lose you when I'm high
If I allow myself to feel hopeful and optimistic about our relationship, it will only result in disappointment and heartbreak when you inevitably withdraw again.
All alone in the dark
I am left feeling isolated and alone, with no one to turn to for comfort or support.
Love survives only when we are apart
Our love can only survive when we are physically distant from each other, because our emotional closeness only serves to highlight our incompatibility.
Your voice still sounds in my ears
Even when you are not physically present, your influence on me lingers and I cannot escape your memory.
Soft explosions that blossom
Despite the pain and heartbreak, there is still a part of me that is drawn to you and your influence on my life.
With the beat of my heart
My emotions are inextricably tied to my physical sensations, and I cannot separate the two.
Lyrics © SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: MELBOURNE MILLER, MICHAEL TAYLOR
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