Pierre David Guetta is a French DJ and music producer. He has sold over 10 … Read Full Bio ↴Pierre David Guetta is a French DJ and music producer. He has sold over 10 million albums and 65 million singles globally, with more than 14 billion streams. In 2011, 2020, and 2021, Guetta was voted the number one DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll. In 2013, Billboard crowned "When Love Takes Over" as the number-one dance-pop collaboration of all time, with singer Kelly Rowland.

He released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). Guetta achieved mainstream success with his 2009 album One More Love which included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over", "Gettin' Over You", "Sexy Bitch" and "Memories", the first three of which reached number one in the United Kingdom. The 2011 follow-up album, Nothing but the Beat, continued this success, containing the hit singles "Where Them Girls At", "Little Bad Girl", "Without You", "Titanium" and "Turn Me On". In 2018, he released the album 7 featuring J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Sia, G-Eazy, and more. The album also featured twelve tracks by his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he started a new movement together with fellow producer Morten Breum called "future rave", releasing their New Rave EP in July 2020. Guetta and Sia reunited to release "Let's Love" in September 2020.

Guetta's accolades include two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, Guetta sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million.

RISE
David Guetta Lyrics

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Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting

You can take a swing at my ego
You can make a run for my crown
Even with an army of people
You ain't gonna take us down
You can aim your evil right at us

You can drop your bombs on the ground
Even if your stare makes me nervous
You ain't gonna take us down

There'll be no need for crying
If darkness fills the skies
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise up from the ashes
This world is ours tonight
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise
We will rise

Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting

You can take a swing at my ego
You can make a run for my crown
Even with an army of people
You ain't gonna take us down
You can aim your evil right at us
You can drop your bombs on the ground
Even if your stare makes me nervous
You ain't gonna take us down

There'll be no need for crying
If darkness fills the skies
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise up from the ashes
This world is ours tonight
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise
We will rise

Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting

Getting, getting, getting

Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting

Overall Meaning

The main message conveyed in David Guetta's song "Rise" is one of resilience, strength, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The song sounds like an anthem, as the repetitive chorus drives home the point that no matter what comes their way, the singer and their listeners will rise above the challenges.

The first verse sets the scene by introducing the idea that people may try to bring the singer down, and the lyrics suggest this is because the singer has something they want, such as their "ego" or "crown." The second verse builds on this idea, suggesting more extreme measures that could be taken, like dropping bombs. However, the singer remains steadfast in their determination not to be defeated.

The chorus serves as the main message of the song, and it repeats twice. It assures the listener that even if everything around them is dark and hopeless, they will rise up "like the phoenix" and continue to thrive. The repetition of the "getting" in the verses and at the end of the song gives the impression of ongoing effort and movement.

Line by Line Meaning

Getting, getting, getting
Repetitive emphasis on the theme of empowerment

You can take a swing at my ego
Even if you insult me, it won't break my spirit

You can make a run for my crown
Even if you try to take my position of power, you won't succeed

Even with an army of people
Even if you have a lot of supporters

You ain't gonna take us down
You won't be able to defeat us

You can aim your evil right at us
Even if you try to harm us

You can drop your bombs on the ground
Even if you cause destruction around us

Even if your stare makes me nervous
Even if you intimidate me

There'll be no need for crying
We won't let ourselves be defeated

If darkness fills the skies
Even in times of hardship

We'll go on forever
We won't give up

Like the phoenix, we
Like a bird that rises from the ashes

Will rise up from the ashes
We will overcome our struggles

This world is ours tonight
We have the power to seize the moment

We will rise
We will succeed

Getting, getting, getting
Repetitive emphasis on the theme of empowerment

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID GUETTA, GIORGIO TUINFORT, CLAUDE KELLY, HOLLY HAFERMANN

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