Rise And Fall
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Our defenses open
Our motives are shot
This hush of the heart seems too much to keep
It's gathered here and wakening me
It's stealing with fear that's reaching in
And pulling out with every beat
Resounding loud and clear, but only to me
In this confiding pulse
I'll find a way to keep it all confined
It's reminding me and always surrounding me
Past pictures will keep me
From being the man I could be
Burn out and I'll burn now
I'll carry this burden of memory
A name that lingers on a blank face
Can never fill a heart that's sinking fast
And hurting to feel
It's falling so fast now
To never rise again
We all burn out




We all rise and fall
We all burn now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beloved's song "Rise & Fall" convey a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The first line, "Our defenses open," suggests a willingness to be open and honest, while the following lines, "Our motives are shot / This hush of the heart seems too much to keep," hint at a sense of uncertainty and perhaps even regret. The singer is wrestling with their own emotions and struggles to keep them contained. They feel a powerful force awakening within them, but also a fear that is holding them back.


The lines, "In this confiding pulse / I'll find a way to keep it all confined," suggest a desire to keep their turmoil hidden, perhaps out of shame or a fear of being judged. The singer is haunted by past memories, and feels that they are unable to live up to their potential because of them. They carry the weight of these memories like a burden, unable to let go and move on.


The chorus, "We all burn out / We all rise and fall / We all burn now," emphasizes the sense of universality in the human experience. Everyone struggles with pain and loss, but ultimately we all have the capacity to rise again. The song is a poignant reminder that we are not alone in our struggles, and that even in darkness there is hope for a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

Our defenses open
Our emotional guard is down


Our motives are shot
Our reasons for doing things are unclear or misguided


This hush of the heart seems too much to keep
The silence and stillness within ourselves is overwhelming


It's gathered here and wakening me
My emotions are building up and starting to surface


It's stealing with fear that's reaching in
Fear is taking hold of me and causing me to retreat


And pulling out with every beat
It's getting stronger with each heartbeat


Resounding loud and clear, but only to me
The emotions are intense and clear, but only I can feel them


In this confiding pulse
Within this private and personal emotional experience


I'll find a way to keep it all confined
I'll figure out how to control and manage my emotions


It's reminding me and always surrounding me
The past memories and emotions are constantly present


Past pictures will keep me
My memories and experiences from the past will continue to affect me


From being the man I could be
They will prevent me from becoming the person I have the potential to be


Burn out and I'll burn now
If I continue to let my emotions consume me, I will burn out


I'll carry this burden of memory
I'll live with the weight of my past experiences and emotions


A name that lingers on a blank face
A person from the past who is no longer present or relevant


Can never fill a heart that's sinking fast
Memories alone cannot heal the pain that I'm feeling


And hurting to feel
The emotions are overwhelming and physically painful


It's falling so fast now
My emotional state is declining rapidly


To never rise again
I feel like I will never recover from this


We all burn out
We all experience emotional exhaustion


We all rise and fall
We all have good and bad moments in life


We all burn now
We're all struggling with our own battles and emotions right now




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@bproc4483

One of the most beautiful CD pamphlets as well for those who own an old copy of this disc. 

@iamthefox

2018 Beloved is still one of the best bands I've ever heard.

@interlude44

Seriously probably the best album ever created

@professorirons9768

I could give you a lot of similar stuff or flyers or videos from the era. As someone who was putting on shows in the scene and all I have to say there are so many great outlets like beloved. That’s al it was. A release for us all.

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@@professorirons9768 what are some similar bands to check out? thanks

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@brandonsutton3714

underrated band, underrated album.

@SimplyCheryl

amazing amazing amazing...still can never get enough

@KokoPrice1

loved to listen to this many years ago, also now it's great.

@sanctifizzle

I think this song is on the top 3 for this cd :)

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Literally the best of the best. NC HARDCORE KINGS

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