“Our album is a concept piece that revolves around a carnival sideshow,” Kate DeGraide says, “but the people in it aren’t freaks of nature. They’re normal people like you and me, but what’s being exploited is their defense mechanisms against pain and loneliness.”
“I’m really excited about the way the album has turned out, because I think we’ve gone to a place that’s musically different, yet at the same time we find the music resonating with all types of people,” Neil DeGraide says. “As an artist, there’s not much that makes me happier than that.”
Rise Up
Dirt Poor Robins Lyrics
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Can you bring forth the way of light?
(or go to where the dark resides)
Can you replace a single star?
(Or from its skies can you divide)
Did you create the eyes that give you sight?
And though you feel like you are slain by fires you've come through
The One whose blood has bought and paid for you
Do you give birth to freeze and frost?
When all is white with fallen snow
(and the waters turn to stone)
Can you command the heaven's rain to overflowing?
And then with one hand be made still the thunder's undertoning?
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
The sea's a teardrop in His hand
The earth is dust within His grasp
(That passes through the hourglass)
Though you may feel you are alone,
Left disregarded
You're in the flock of He who shepherds lost and broken hearted
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
And though we struggle with the fear of doom impending
We know our future holds
A happy ever after ending
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
Calling us to go
The lyrics of Dirt Poor Robin's song "Rise Up" are a call to believers to turn their attention to a higher power, one who holds the world together, and to rise above their tribulations through faith. The song asks questions as to whether we have the ability to control natural elements such as dawn, replacing stars, or commanding the heavens' rain, reminding us that we are only a small part of a greater whole. The lyrics imply that we have to rely on something greater than ourselves.
The song takes an introspective approach with "Though you feel like you are slain by fires, you've come through. Your hope should stay upon the One whose blood has bought and paid for you." Here, the song emphasizes reliance on faith, that even though we feel like we are being consumed by our troubles, we should keep hope in the One who has sacrificed for us.
Furthermore, "Rise Up" is a call to action to take strength and follow the higher power when all seems lost. The song speaks to the fear of impending doom, that life is but a vapor, and that it is essential to recognize the calling given to us to rise up, despite the trials faced while on earth.
Overall, "Rise Up" is a message of hope that encourages individuals to look beyond themselves and put their faith in something higher. It is a song that inspires and motivates listeners to trust that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that we have the strength to follow it.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you give orders to the dawn?
Can you control the sunrise?
Can you bring forth the way of light?
Can you create daylight?
(or go to where the dark resides)
Or do you have the power to go where there is darkness?
Can you replace a single star?
Do you have the ability to move a star?
(Or from its skies can you divide)
Or can you split a constellation?
Did you create the eyes that give you sight?
Were you the one who created your own eyes that give you vision?
And though you feel like you are slain by fires you've come through
Although you feel like you've gone through a lot of pain and difficulties, you've survived them
Your hope should stay upon
You should remain focused and have faith in
The One whose blood has bought and paid for you
The One who has redeemed and forgiven you with His own blood
Do you give birth to freeze and frost?
Do you give birth to winter's coldness?
When all is white with fallen snow
When the snow has covered everything
(and the waters turn to stone)
And the water has turned to ice
Can you command the heaven's rain to overflowing?
Can you control the amount of rain that falls from the sky?
And then with one hand be made still the thunder's undertoning?
And then with a single hand, can you calm the sound of thunder?
The sea's a teardrop in His hand
The vast ocean is as small as a teardrop in His hand
The earth is dust within His grasp
The entire earth fits within the palm of His hand
(That passes through the hourglass)
(A reminder that time is fleeting)
Though you may feel you are alone,
Although you may feel like you are isolated,
Left disregarded
Ignored and forgotten by others
You're in the flock of He who shepherds lost and broken hearted
You are part of the group that is guided and cared for by the One who takes care of those who are lost and in pain
And though we struggle with the fear of doom impending
Although we struggle with the fear of impending disaster
We know our future holds
We are certain and confident that our future brings
A happy ever after ending
An ending filled with happiness and joy.
Rise up on wings like eagles
Get up and soar high like an eagle
All those who call upon His name
Everyone who believes in Him
Will run and not grow weary
Will keep moving and never feel tired
We will walk and never grow faint
Or we will keep walking and not feel weak
Rise up there's strength to follow
Get up, there's always the strength to keep going
Rise up He's calling us to go
Get up because He is inviting us to move forward
Calling us to go
He is urging us to move forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUERGEN ENGLER, JULIAN BEESTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seraph2765
Do you give orders to the dawn?
Can you bring forth the way of light?
(Or go to where the dark resides)
Can you replace a single star?
(Or from its skies can you divide)
Did you create the eyes that give you sight?
And though you feel like you are slain by fires you've come through
Your hope should stay upon
The One whose blood has bought and paid for you
Do you give birth to freeze and frost?
When all is white with fallen snow
(and the waters turn to stone)
Can you command the heaven's rain to overflowing?
And then with one hand be made still the thunder's undertoning?
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
The sea's a teardrop in His hand
The earth is dust within His grasp
(That passes through the hourglass)
Though you may feel you are alone,
Left disregarded
You're in the flock of He who shepherds lost and broken hearted
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
And though we struggle with the fear of doom impending
We know our future holds
A happy ever after ending
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
Calling us to go
@kajzer8544
Man, this is truly a special song. I wish you all the recognition you deserve so all people can listen to your beatiful music!
@mariusandrei6008
one of the most underrated songs ive ever heard
@xyrothael7976
I’ll never going to be able to forget thsi song, because honestly this placed first in my favorite songs! It’s just… it’s just right, y’know? It’s nice.
@onelostsheep
Thank you for not forgetting about the lost sheep.
@nicholasmaiab.6668
Whoa... This one hits just right
@mikhailzrick5640
Why have I never heard this song before? This is amazing! I have to check out all the rest now 😮
@valecamus4329
Oh what a beautiful gem that I have come across!
I must thank you DPR for making this moment possible :)
Best of wishes,
Just Another Wanderer
@seraph2765
Do you give orders to the dawn?
Can you bring forth the way of light?
(Or go to where the dark resides)
Can you replace a single star?
(Or from its skies can you divide)
Did you create the eyes that give you sight?
And though you feel like you are slain by fires you've come through
Your hope should stay upon
The One whose blood has bought and paid for you
Do you give birth to freeze and frost?
When all is white with fallen snow
(and the waters turn to stone)
Can you command the heaven's rain to overflowing?
And then with one hand be made still the thunder's undertoning?
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
The sea's a teardrop in His hand
The earth is dust within His grasp
(That passes through the hourglass)
Though you may feel you are alone,
Left disregarded
You're in the flock of He who shepherds lost and broken hearted
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
And though we struggle with the fear of doom impending
We know our future holds
A happy ever after ending
Rise up on wings like eagles
All those who call upon His name
Will run and not grow weary
We will walk and never grow faint
Rise up there's strength to follow
Rise up He's calling us to go
Calling us to go
@tiredidealist
I can never listen to this one only once
@gingerdanger244
Part of my doom eternal playlist