Rise Up
Cypress Hill featuring Tom Morello Lyrics

Living in the big city
The song opens with a reference to living a high-pressure life in a busy city.

The American dream
The idea of the 'American Dream' is brought up but is referenced in a negative manner.

Is far roaming in the streets of greed
The American Dream has not been straightforward but has been corrupted by greed.

Everywhere I turn I'm on a mission for more
The artist is always searching for more success in their career.

But I ain't selling my soul
Despite the pressure, the artist is determined to achieve success on their own terms.

With the dope there's no girl
The singer is focused on their career and has no time for distractions or romance.

I'm on a one way box to the top
The singer is determined to succeed and believes they are on the way to the top.

Hitting the strip but got a sound that would rally the block
The artist's music has a powerful message that would resonate with their community.

I'm in the fast lane and I wont stop
The artist is determined to keep moving forward and pursue success.

You ain't nothing but talk
The artist dismisses those who talk about success but don't take action.

You Couldn't hang on the rope by ball
The singer suggests that success requires strength and determination.

This life that I live
The artist is reflecting on their lifestyle and career.

It ain't for the weak
The singer recognizes that their lifestyle requires a great deal of hard work and determination.

Got my roddy gangster that came off the street
The singer associates themselves with those who have risen from difficult backgrounds.

I'm trying to keep the peace
The singer is attempting to maintain a sense of calm in their personal and professional life.

But I gotta keep my pace
Despite the challenges they face, the artist is determined to keep moving forward and succeed.

Got these drunk police
The artist implies that they have encountered corrupt or abusive law enforcement officers.

Want me all rappy
The singer suggests that they are being unfairly targeted or harassed by the police.

And I'm searching for the higher ground
The singer is looking for a sense of purpose or a higher meaning in their life.

I want my head in the sky
The artist desires success and a greater sense of purpose in their life.

So high that I cant come down
The artist wants to achieve such a high level of success that they can never return to their previous lifestyle.

Leave your lies in every town across the nation
The artist is speaking to those who have been dishonest or deceptive in their dealings.

Cause you can never stop to play
The singer insists that they cannot be deterred or stopped from pursuing their dreams.

Gotta Rise up (to the top, to the top)
The chorus represents the determination to continue moving forward and attaining success.

Cant stop (How high can you get?)
The singer is motivated to see just how far they can take their success.

Cause what goes up must come down
The singer recognizes the fleeting nature of success and the need to constantly strive for more.

So we gotta rise up to the Higher ground
The singer encourages perseverance and the pursuit of a higher purpose.

Cruising in the drop Chevy
The artist is describing their ride and suggests that they are living a luxurious lifestyle.

Got my foot on the floor
The artist is speeding quickly forward in pursuit of success.

I'm hitting switches and my brim is heavy
The singer refers to their style and the luxury they associate with their success.

You wanna look inside
The singer is challenging their critics to try and understand their ambitions and motivations.

And see who's crossing the brine
The artist suggests that their critics are not fully aware of what they are capable of.

Curiosity is killing you
The artist relishes in the scrutiny and attention they receive from those trying to understand their lifestyle.

With stick in the prime
The artist suggests that their success is at its peak.

I get high from the brim in the set
The singer associates their lifestyle with luxury and excitement.

Never gripping the square
The artist implies that they have never been 'square' or boring in their life.

But all you haters couldn't hold my.
The singer is not deterred or threatened by their critics.

Don't need a clip for my ? straight
The singer is asserting their independence and does not require others to help them achieve success.

You should leave it alone
The singer is warning others not to try and stop or challenge them.

And check your toe cause my line will spit
The artist suggests that their words will hurt and that others should be careful.

This right here's as high as it gets
The artist suggests that their current level of success represents the peak of their potential.

Somebody likes it, the hell
The singer recognizes that their success and fame will attract certain people, even if others do not understand it.

Cause you stepped on the sex
The singer feels that they have been disrespected or disregarded in some way.

But guess who will show you, you gotta pass the check
The artist suggests that they will prove their critics wrong in the long run.

Got my clock on deck and my custom vest streets
The artist describes their style and personality in detail.

You came, for me I'm the best
The artist suggests that they are the best, and that others should be careful when challenging or criticizing them.

And you can keep the dress
The singer implies that others are superficial and only care about material possessions.

Cause I'm smoke at the less
The artist feels that others are not on their level, and that they are superior in some way.

Turn a step back I'm tired of getting pushed
The singer is frustrated with others for pushing them or trying to hold them back.

Gotta rise up to the top (to the top)
The chorus again represents the motivation to strive for success.

Cause what goes up must come down
The singer again reflects on the fleeting nature of success.

I go psycho
The artist is describing their mindset when pursuing success.

Crazy Michael Myers
The artist is comparing themselves to a famous horror film character known for their persistence and determination.

Except the stages on fire going higher
The singer is describing their confidence and success.

Cause when I lean on a flyer
The singer is suggesting that people are attracted to their style and personality.

There's so much more to make the whole city rise
The artist believes that their success will have a positive impact on their community.

This defines a man to get the whole world lifted
The artist suggests that achieving success makes them feel like a true 'man' and a powerful figure.

Wall man trying to make a land with a mission
The artist describes their ambition and desire to make a difference with their success.

There's no way you can stand in this position
The singer is saying that their critics or rivals cannot possibly match their level of success.

You cant take the heat get the fuck about the tension
The artist is dismissing those who cannot handle the pressure and intensity of their lifestyle.

Go with the will to hustle, you see if we hit the floor
The singer again encourages dedication and hard work to achieve success.

You'll never stop it you ain't got the muscle
The singer suggests that those who lack determination and strength will never achieve their level of success.

Were going to world top, homeboy this is the show
The singer is referencing their global success and insisting that their life is nothing short of a show.

We gotta blow up the stage be out the door
The artist is encouraging a big finish to their success, and suggests that they will walk away from it once they've accomplished everything they wanted.

Sometimes we all need an escape
The artist acknowledges that everyone needs to step back and take a break at times.

So when we form our track
The singer is referencing their music and suggesting that it is a form of escape.

Well get your mind while we get the stat
The singer wants their music to inspire and motivate others, just as it motivates them.

I made a pack with a crew on the hill
The artist is referring to the group they associate with.

We continue to build with all the people who believe their bill
The artist's group is again described as a collective of people who share the same values and beliefs.