Lead singer Damon Johnson has been involved in numerous projects since the demise of Brother Cane, including Red Halo and more recently Slave to the System, a band that also features Glick as well as long-time Queensrÿche drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist/producer Kelly Gray who produced Brother Cane's Wishpool.
In 2005 Brother Cane reunited to perform two shows. A live DVD is also in the works.
Rise On Water
Brother Cane Lyrics
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And empty hands that used to hold
The comfort of a life ance filled with hope
But now the hope is fadin'
And you're losin' faith in purity
Torn between what's right, and what you need
Nobody sold you on more than one mistake
Nobody ever told you how deep the water gets
When you jump in
Reachin' out for something
Taht amounts to nothing once again
A solid life degraded even more
The you that you now love is a lie
Nobody even warned you, no one could even reach you there
Nobody ever thought you, could ever lose control
And nothing ever drove you, so out of my mind
Rise on water,
Rise on water,
Rise above and breathe
The lyrics of Brother Cane's song "Rise On Water" talks about a person who has lost hope and is torn between doing what's right and what they need to do. The song begins with the image of a person who has a pocket full of reasons and empty hands that used to hold comfort and hope. The person is struggling with their faith in purity and hope is slowly fading away. The singer repeats that nobody ever told them how dark the sky can be or how deep the water gets when jumping in, indicating a sense of disillusionment with life.
The lyrics continue with the person reaching out for something, but finding that it amounts to nothing once again. The person's life is slowly degrading, and the version of themselves that they now love is a lie. The second verse speaks of how nobody warned or thought that this person could lose control, but the individual has. The chorus urges the person to rise above and breathe, to elevate themselves out of their struggles.
"Rise On Water" is a song that explores themes of hopelessness, disillusionment, and the struggle to stay afloat. The lyrics are powerful, and the pounding instrumentals throughout the song contribute to its emotional intensity. The song has resonated with audiences for over two decades, and its message is still relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
With a pocket full of reasons
Carrying a vast number of justifications for one's actions
And empty hands that used to hold
Feeling empty and devoid of the things that used to bring comfort
The comfort of a life ance filled with hope
Reflecting upon a time when life was once filled with promise and optimism
But now the hope is fadin'
The optimistic outlook on life is slowly disappearing
And you're losin' faith in purity
Feeling uncertain about the ability to maintain a virtuous state
Torn between what's right, and what you need
Feeling conflicted between the desire to make ethical choices and personal desires
Nobody ever told you how dark the sky could turn from blue
Lacking the knowledge of the potential for negative events to occur
Nobody sold you on more than one mistake
Not being presented with the concept that there is room for multiple errors in life
Nobody ever told you how deep the water gets
Being unaware of the significant depths that water can reach
When you jump in
Taking risks without being fully cognizant of the potential negative consequences
Reachin' out for something
Desperately searching for a sense of fulfillment or purpose
Taht amounts to nothing once again
Failing to achieve success despite putting forth significant effort
A solid life degraded even more
Watching one's once-stable life fall apart
The you that you now love is a lie
The version of oneself that is currently being embraced is inauthentic
Nobody even warned you, no one could even reach you there
Going through difficult situations alone without guidance or support from others
Nobody ever thought you, could ever lose control
Experiencing a loss of power and authority over one's life
And nothing ever drove you, so out of my mind
Feeling aimless or lacking direction in life
Rise on water,
Rising above the challenges faced in life
Rise on water,
Persevering despite difficulty
Rise above and breathe
Embracing challenges and finding ways to overcome them
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMON, FREDERIKSEN, MARTI JOHNSON
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