The duo is best known for their hit single "Love Changes (Everything)" which reached Number 2 in the UK & Number 23 in the U.S. in 1987, and the hip hop-styled remix of "Rise To The Occasion", which was their breakthrough hit in the U.K., reaching Number 10. It did not chart in the U.S.
Rob Fisher died 25 August 1999 during surgery for bowel cancer, whilst Simon Climie released a solo album Soul Inspiration in 1992 before he became a successful pop producer for other artists such as Louise and MN8, as well as co-writer and musician on many of the more recent albums by Eric Clapton. He was notable for being the composer of the 1986 hit single by George Michael and Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)".
Rise To The Occasion
Climie Fisher Lyrics
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Oh one two one two three four
I know you gonna dig this everybody
Pump pump pum up that bass
I can see it in your eyes
You need a friend tonight
'Cause someone broke your heart in two
To wipe away your tears
Someone who will rescue you
Your whole world is tumbling down
Can't get your feet on solid ground
You're looking for someone
Someone you know, you can count on
I'll rise to the occasion
Help me through the situation
I'll be your inspiration
Yeah, I'll rise to the occasion, oh
No memories to shake
No promises to break
Just tender love and honestly
I can offer you so much
And I feel it when we touch
Maybe this was meant to be
I'm gonna share a secret with you
My heart's been broken too
I'm looking for someone
Someone I know I can count on
Take to heart this invitation
So won't you rise to the occasion
Help me through the situation
You can be my inspiration
Take to heart this invitation
Come on come on baby, ooh
Come on Buddy get with the beat
I don't know what you mean
Get with the beat - I'm a little rusty on it
Don't touch that
I know I know you gonna dig this
Pump pump pump up that bass
Dig this
Rise to the occasion
We'll get through this situation
Be each other's inspiration
I'll rise to the occasion
I'll give you real apprecation
I'll be your inspiration
The lyrics of Climie Fisher's song "Rise To The Occasion" is about being there for a friend in need. The song begins by urging the listener to "dig this" as the upbeat melody kicks in. The singer then acknowledges that the listener needs a friend tonight because someone broke their heart. They offer to be the listener's volunteer, someone who will wipe away their tears and rescue them from their pain.
The second verse describes the singer's offer to the listener. They promise to give them tender love and honesty, with no memories to shake and no promises to break. The singer shares a secret with the listener; their own heart has been broken too. They are looking for someone they can count on, just like the listener.
The chorus then repeats the message of rising to the occasion. The singer promises to help the listener through their situation and be their inspiration. The song ends with a call to action, urging the listener to take the invitation and rise to the occasion.
Overall, "Rise To The Occasion" is a positive and uplifting song about being there for one another during difficult times. It encourages listeners to offer help and support to those who need it and emphasizes the importance of having someone to rely on in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you gonna dig this
I am confident that you'll love what you're about to hear
Oh one two one two three four
Counting down to the start of the song
I know you gonna dig this everybody
I'm sure that everyone who hears this song will enjoy it
Pump pump pum up that bass
Increase the volume of the bass in the song
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell from your expression that something's wrong
You need a friend tonight
You could use someone to talk to tonight
'Cause someone broke your heart in two
You're upset because someone hurt you deeply
You need a volunteer
You need someone willing to help you without being asked
To wipe away your tears
To comfort you when you cry
Someone who will rescue you
Someone who will help you out of your difficult situation
Your whole world is tumbling down
Everything in your life seems to be going wrong
Can't get your feet on solid ground
You feel overwhelmed and unsteady
You're looking for someone
You want to find someone to rely on
Someone you know, you can count on
Someone who you trust and can depend on
I'll rise to the occasion
I will step up to help you out
Help me through the situation
Let me be there to support you in this tough time
I'll be your inspiration
I'll motivate and encourage you
Yeah, I'll rise to the occasion, oh
I'm committed to helping you through this situation
No memories to shake
We can create new memories together, without any past traumas affecting us
No promises to break
I won't make any promises that I can't keep
Just tender love and honestly
All I have to offer is affection and transparency
I can offer you so much
I have a lot to give and share with you
And I feel it when we touch
I feel a connection and spark when we make physical contact
Maybe this was meant to be
Perhaps our meeting and connection was fated
I'm gonna share a secret with you
I want to confide something in you
My heart's been broken too
I've also experienced heartache and emotional pain
Take to heart this invitation
Please consider what I'm proposing
So won't you rise to the occasion
Won't you also step up to help me?
You can be my inspiration
You have the power to motivate and encourage me too
Come on come on baby, ooh
Encouraging someone to take a chance on a relationship with me
Come on Buddy get with the beat
Encouraging someone to follow the rhythm of the song
I don't know what you mean
I don't understand what you're saying
Rise to the occasion
Step up to help me out
We'll get through this situation
Together, we can overcome this problem
Be each other's inspiration
We can motivate and encourage one another
I'll give you real apprecation
I'll show you genuine gratitude and thankfulness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENNIS MORGAN, ROB FISHER, SIMON CLIMIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I can see it in your eyes
You need a friend tonight
'Cause someone broke your heart in two
You need a volunteer
To wipe away your tears
Someone who will rescue you
Your whole world is tumbling down
Can't get your feet on solid ground
You're looking for someone
Someone you know, you can count on
I'll rise to the occasion
Help you through the situation
I'll be your inspiration
Yeah, I'll rise to the occasion, oh
No memories to shake
No promises to break
Just tender love and honesty
I can offer you so much
And I feel it when we touch
Maybe this was meant to be
I'm gonna share a secret with you
My heart's been broken too
I'm looking for someone
Someone I know I can count on
So won't you rise to the occasion
Help me through the situation
You can be my inspiration
Take to heart this invitation, oh
Come on come on come on baby, ooh
Your whole world is changing now
Need to be strong I'll show you how
You're looking for someone
Someone you know you can count on
So come on rise to the occasion
We'll get through this situation
We'll be each other's inspiration
The right combination
I'll rise to the occasion
Give you real apprecation
I'll be your inspiration
Take to heart this invitation
I'll rise to the occasion
Give you real apprecation
I'll be your inspiration
Take to heart this invitation
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“Rise to the Occasion” is the second track from English pop duo Climie Fisher and their debut album “Everything”, which was released in 1987. “Rise to the Occasion” was written by the duo – Simon Climie and Rob Fisher, with Dennis Morgan credited for songwriting as well. The track was produced by Fisher and Stephen Hague.
“Rise to the Occasion” is a pop song detailing how Climie Fisher will be there for their loved ones no matter what is going on in their life: “your whole world is tumbling down / can’t get your feet on solid ground / looking for someone / someone you know, you can count on”.
There is no music video for the track, or an official upload on YouTube. However, a user named “Climie Fisher – Topic” uploaded the audio in January 2016. As of late June 2020, the video has 10,688 views.
Release Date: 1987
Songwriter/s: Simon Climie, Rob Fisher & Dennis Morgan
Producer/s: Climie Fisher & Stephen Hague
Label: EMI
Chart Rankings: In its year of release, “Rise to the Occasion” charted at #10 on the UK Singles chart, #19 in Austria, #6 in Belgium, #14 in Germany, #1 and #4 on various charts in the Netherlands, #1 in South Africa and #17 in Sweden.
@joshcade8990
Love this song. The ‘80s were the best days. I will miss them forever. 😔
@kiaragallagher2457
Também sinto saudades da década de 80. Queria poder voltar no tempo!!
@mikecpt5250
Me also, thinking back of that time have so much fond memories 🥰
@harko1962
@Kiara Gallagher if we only could😜
@kiaragallagher2457
@harko1962 Eu acredito que em um universo paralelo eu ainda vivo na década de 80! 😓
@lamlipkiong369
indeed
@light.rriderr2749
Listening to this sng brought tears to my eyes.
Forever a child of the 80s.
Would give pretty much ANYTHING to have the 80s come back & stay. The nostalgia that swept over me was bittersweet pain.
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@manuelam.4307
oh yes. i am crying too now
@vladimir-emilzodian5475
bravo
@danielracovitan9779
this is a symptom of deep discomfort with your current situation