Rise and Shine
Crucified Barbara Lyrics


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They're all standing in a line
Waiting for the sign
Wondering who is next
To find glory and success

They won't look me in the eye
'Cause they now that any day
They'll might have to push me down
'Cause I'm standing in their way

Walking over bodies to be the one in the lead
There is no excuse, no regrets, just greed

I won't follow
The ones that bring me down
Who sacrifice it all
Cross the line to rise and shine
I won't follow
I'll walk the other way

As they sacrifice it all
Cross the line to rise and shine

They're standing in the line
Dying to fit in
The fucked up humankind
Won't stop for anything

Walking over bodies to be the one in the lead
There is no excuse, no regrets, just greed

I won't follow
The ones that bring me down
Who sacrifice it all
Cross the line to rise and shine
I won't follow
I'll walk the other way




As they sacrifice it all
Cross the line to rise and shine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crucified Barbara's song "Rise and Shine" speak to the cutthroat competition that exists in society, particularly in the pursuit of success and glory. The first verse describes those who are eagerly waiting for their chance to "rise and shine," to be the one in the lead, but who are threatened by the singer standing in their way. These people won't even look her in the eye because they know that they might have to push her down to get ahead.


The second verse introduces the idea of sacrifice and how some are willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing everything, to achieve success. The chorus reiterates the singer's determination to not follow those who bring her down and sacrifice everything to cross the line and rise to the top. Instead, she chooses to walk the other way and forge her own path.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rise and Shine" are a commentary on the cutthroat nature of society and the pressure to succeed at any cost. The song urges individuals to stay true to themselves and not compromise their own values and integrity in the pursuit of success.


Line by Line Meaning

They're all standing in a line
A group of people are gathered and waiting in an orderly fashion


Waiting for the sign
People are expecting a signal to initiate the next action


Wondering who is next
People are curious about who is going to be selected or chosen


To find glory and success
People want to achieve fame and prosperity


They won't look me in the eye
People are avoiding eye contact with someone else


'Cause they know that any day
People are aware that at any moment something may happen


They'll might have to push me down
People are ready to use force to get what they want


'Cause I'm standing in their way
Someone is obstructing other's path to achieving success


Walking over bodies to be the one in the lead
People are willing to harm or destroy others to gain a superior position


There is no excuse, no regrets, just greed
No justification or remorse, only excessive craving for wealth or power


I won't follow
I refuse to be led by others with bad intentions


The ones that bring me down
People who lower my self-esteem or hinder my progress


Who sacrifice it all
People who are willing to give up everything to succeed


Cross the line to rise and shine
People who cross the limit or boundary to achieve fame and fortune


I'll walk the other way
I'll choose a different path that leading to success built on integrity and ethics


They're standing in the line
The crowd is gathered for the same purpose


Dying to fit in
People are ready to make sacrifice for blending in


The fucked up humankind
Description of society that is full of problems, vices,and corruption


Won't stop for anything
People are determined and persistent in making their way to the top




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