Rise Again
After completing his music studies in Rome, Save Addario moved to London. S… Read Full Bio ↴After completing his music studies in Rome, Save Addario moved to London. Shortly after, he met Paul Igoe who just moved from Ireland, to continue his drumming education, the two instantly sparked up a friendship. Both wanted to create a band that was both against the flow of the mainstream, but also accessible and provoking. The search was on for the remaining members of this yet unnamed collaboration. They searched for almost a year for a bassist that would be both passionate for the music they played. Mike Enort, another music school graduate with sound engineering experience, was discovered through the Internet via an ad he had posted. He left everything behind in Italy and ventured to London to continue his musical aspirations. They looked immediately for a singer. Auditions commenced; rappers, country n’ western singers, choir girls and hundreds more tried out but nothing really worked. Eventually the guys stumbled upon an advert posted by a guy called Adam Grant, looking for a band of their ilk. An audition was arranged, and like the contenders before him the guys weren’t too hopeful of its outcome, especially when an ‘Oliver Twist’ esque fellow walked through the door. Armed without a microphone, Adam, started to improvise with the music, and within a matter of moments they knew that they had found their vocalist. Being the son of well renowned voice-over artist, Gary Martin, Adam’s vocal abilities were not to be taken lightly. In less than a year of their formation they had written their self titled EP, Deadly Circus Fire, a band name the guys felt perfect for their ensemble. Their sound is a best described as a diverse composition of the raw and the melodic, but can be best compared to bands such as Tool, Mastodon and Deftones. So far, Deadly Circus Fire, have released an EP, their debut studio album (The King and the Bishop), which has received high acclaim from the likes of Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine and many other music publications. They’ve played a plethora of shows around the UK including festivals such as Hammerfest, Bloodstock and Camden Rocks Festival. Always playing to their best and leaving audiences shouting for more. DCF are currently writing their 2nd studio album and preparing upcoming tours whilst playing as many shows as they can in the process to keep people wanting more.

Band Members:
Adam Grant - Vocals
Save Addario - Guitars
Mike Enort - Bass Guitar/ Vocals
Paul Igoe - Drums

Rise Again
Deadly Circus Fire Lyrics


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You know deep inside that he's just kidding himself
He seems to me implying and reminding me
I am the liar
The serpent is teething

Give him up for life
Give him up for reason
Give him up for lies
Bleeding desire

To know that he's now stuck here playing his own game
It's so very sad and it's making me sick
I am the liar
The serpent is screaming

Give him up for life
Give him up for reason
Give him up for lies
Bleeding desire
And the serpent cries out, shouts
"This boy must die"
Give him up for reason
Give him up for reason

Kill time like we have all time
Cross a line that crosses all lines
When he spoke I seemed to choke it down
Those little circles that he found
Sign here on the dotted line
Signed I seem to compromise
I just mis-spoke a crooked joke
Now all that's said and done is up in smoke

You say I'm out of my mind
You say I've lost it this time
I try my best to uphold
Now behold my intended design
You be me and I'll be you
See the hell you've put me through
Just sit back, enjoy the view

LIES, LIES, FIGHT, FIGHT

Defy, I try, I know you want to break me
LIAR, THAT'S RIGHT
Give me just a reason
DON'T YOU FIGHT
You did it all for nothing
SUCH A LIAR

We will rise again, we will rise above the flames
We will rise above ascension, rise above everything
We will rise again, we will rise above the flames
We will rise above ascension, rise above everything
Nothing, no one will sever
Blood, soil, thunder forever

We will rise again, we will rise above the flames
We will rise above ascension, rise above everything
And nothing, no one will sever
Blood, soil, thunder forever

We lie in this grief you gave me this time
I hear you're sinking deeper, screaming
Inside, don't you dare close your eyes

We will rise again, don't you dare fret my friend
Don't you give them another reason, we will rise again
Don't you dare fret my friend, don't you give them another reason
We will rise





We will rise again, we will rise above the flames
We will rise above ascension, rise above everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deadly Circus Fire's song Rise Again suggest a narrative about being trapped in a cycle of lies and deceit, with the singer recognising their own complicity in the situation. The opening lines suggest someone trying to deceive themselves, to convince themselves that they are in control when they are not. The repeated phrase "I am the liar" suggests both self-awareness and a sense of helplessness. The serpent is a common symbol of deception and temptation, and is used here to imply that the singer is being driven by hidden and ultimately destructive forces. The repetition of the refrain "Give him up for life/Give him up for reason/Give him up for lies/Bleeding desire" sounds like a call to action, but perhaps an ultimately futile one.


The second part of the lyrics is more aggressive and defiant, with the singer pushing back against the forces that have led them to this point. The line "Those little circles that he found/Sign here on the dotted line" suggests a Faustian bargain, with someone being led astray by promises of power or success. The repetition of "LIES, LIES, FIGHT, FIGHT" gives the song a sense of urgency and determination. The repeated refrain "We will rise again, we will rise above the flames" suggests a desire to emerge from the cycle of deceit and start afresh.


Line by Line Meaning

You know deep inside that he's just kidding himself
You are aware that he is deceiving himself


He seems to me implying and reminding me
He appears to be hinting and recalling something to my attention


I am the liar
I am dishonest and hypocritical


The serpent is teething
The snake is growing sharper teeth


Give him up for life
Let him go in order to save his life


Give him up for reason
Abandon him with good cause or justification


Give him up for lies
Surrender him for his falsehoods and deceptions


Bleeding desire
Intense longing or craving that causes pain and suffering


To know that he's now stuck here playing his own game
To realize that he is trapped in his own scheme


It's so very sad and it's making me sick
It's heartbreaking and causing me to feel physically ill


The serpent is screaming
The snake is crying out loudly


And the serpent cries out, shouts "This boy must die"
The snake loudly proclaims that this person must be killed


Kill time like we have all time
Waste time as if it is infinite


Cross a line that crosses all lines
Violate an ultimate boundary


When he spoke I seemed to choke it down
When he spoke, I had to force myself to accept it


Those little circles that he found
Those obscure and confusing connections he discovered


Sign here on the dotted line
Agree to the terms and conditions of this contract


Signed I seem to compromise
By signing I appear to have conceded or weakened


I just mis-spoke a crooked joke
I unintentionally made a twisted or deceitful comment


Now all that's said and done is up in smoke
Now everything that was said and done has disappeared or become meaningless


You say I'm out of my mind
You claim that I am irrational or crazy


You say I've lost it this time
You say that I've gone too far this time


I try my best to uphold
I do my utmost to maintain and preserve something


Now behold my intended design
Now see my planned or intended purpose


You be me and I'll be you
You take my place and I'll take yours


See the hell you've put me through
Acknowledge the pain and suffering you have caused me


Just sit back, enjoy the view
Just relax and appreciate what you have done


LIES, LIES, FIGHT, FIGHT
Deceptions and conflicts


Defy, I try, I know you want to break me
Resist, make effort, I know you intend to harm me


LIAR, THAT'S RIGHT
Dishonest person, that's correct


Give me just a reason
Provide a valid or logical explanation


DON'T YOU FIGHT
Don't resist or oppose


You did it all for nothing
You accomplished nothing by doing it


SUCH A LIAR
What a dishonest person


We will rise again, we will rise above the flames
We will revive and overcome this difficult situation


We will rise above ascension, rise above everything
We will transcend all obstacles and challenges


Nothing, no one will sever
Nothing and no one will separate or divide us


Blood, soil, thunder forever
Our loyalty and unity will last eternally


We lie in this grief you gave me this time
We are suffering from the pain that you caused us this time


I hear you're sinking deeper, screaming
I learn that you are falling deeper into despair and crying out loudly


Inside, don't you dare close your eyes
Emotionally, don't sink into apathy or despair


Don't you give them another reason, we will rise again
Don't provide more justification or motive for them, we will recover and prevail




Writer(s): deadly circus fire

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