RISE
Darden Smith Lyrics


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Like a hawk flying high above the city
Like a sunset cloud in a golden flame
Like a leaf on the wind moving cross the water
Watch me rise
Watch me rise
Watch me rise above
Resting, oh resting in his love
In his love

See me as a boy safe beside my father
See my father safe when he was a boy
Time marches on, the wheel is always turning
Watch me rise
Watch me rise
Watch me rise
Watch me rise above
Resting, oh resting in his love
In his love
Watch me rise above

If you cry for me, don't do it for my sorrow
If you cry for me, do it for my joy
And let your tears fall upon the flowers
So they rise
Rise
Rise
So they rise above
Resting, oh resting in his love
Watch me rise
Watch me rise
Oh, just watch me rise
Watch me rise above
Resting, oh resting in his love




In his love
Watch me rise above

Overall Meaning

In Darden Smith's song "Rise", the lyrics speak to the idea of rising above the challenges and struggles of life. The opening lines reference the image of a hawk flying high above the city, suggesting a sense of freedom and empowerment. Throughout the song, the phrase "watch me rise" is repeated, emphasizing the determination to overcome obstacles and reach new heights. The lyrics also touch on the theme of generational cycles, with the line "see me as a boy safe beside my father, see my father safe when he was a boy" alluding to the idea that we are shaped by the experiences and influences of those who came before us.


The second verse contains the line "If you cry for me, don't do it for my sorrow, if you cry for me, do it for my joy", which suggests an alternative way of looking at sadness and grief. Rather than feeling sorrow for what has been lost or what might have been, the lyrics encourage the listener to cry for the joy of having experienced love and connection. The song ends on a hopeful note with the image of tears falling on flowers, causing them to rise above.


Overall, "Rise" is a song that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to carry us through difficult times. It encourages the listener to keep pushing forward and to find strength in the love and support of those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a hawk flying high above the city
I will soar like a hawk above the city, free and unencumbered.


Like a sunset cloud in a golden flame
I will be as beautiful and radiant as a sunset cloud.


Like a leaf on the wind moving cross the water
I will be carried by the wind, drifting aimlessly like a leaf over water.


Watch me rise
Watch me ascend, bloom, and grow.


Watch me rise above
Watch me become greater than what I was before.


Resting, oh resting in his love
I will find peace and comfort in divine love.


See me as a boy safe beside my father
Remember me as a child, protected and secure by my father's love.


See my father safe when he was a boy
Remember my father as a child, also safe and protected.


Time marches on, the wheel is always turning
Time passes quickly, things change, and nothing ever stays the same.


If you cry for me, don't do it for my sorrow
If you shed tears for me, don't do it out of sadness.


If you cry for me, do it for my joy
If you shed tears for me, do it out of happiness for my accomplishments.


And let your tears fall upon the flowers
Let your tears nourish and help the flowers to bloom.


So they rise
So the flowers will grow and flourish.


Oh, just watch me rise
Oh, just watch me ascend and become greater.




Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SANDRA KAY ST. VICTOR, V JEFFREY SMITH

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