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Rise and Shine
Felice Brothers Lyrics
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How quickly you've slipped around the bend
I'll think of you night and day
You'll wish me well
I'll miss you so much more than words can tell
But we won't be changed
We'll remain as one
Old pal of mine
You got one more day
I'll sit on your windowsill and watch the snow
I'll tell you the things that past below
A girl in a coat of feathers
In a doorway stands
Holding a rabbit in her hands
But we won't be changed
You'll forever stay
Come rise and shine
Old pal of mine
You got one more day
The girl who I used to bring has gone away
I messed up bad it's sad to say
I know she would bring you joy
With her pretty face
I'm sure I'll find one to take her place
But we won't be changed
We'll remain as one
Please rise and shine
Old pal of mine
Your day has come
The Felice Brothers’ “Rise and Shine” is a simple and poignant tribute to a close friend’s dying moments. The lyrics embody a sense of acceptance for the inevitable, yet still touching on the sadness of losing a dear friend. The song describes the final moments of a crumbling life, with fever and poor health being constants. The song acknowledges the friend's struggles, and the singer urges the friend to keep fighting – to rise and shine one more time – while reminding them of the love and the memories shared between them.
The singer in the song envisages himself sitting on his friend's windowsill and watching the snow, recounting stories of the past – including memories of a girl who used to visit but is now gone. However, through it all, the bond of friendship remains intact, and the song ends with a final plea that his friend 'rises and shines' for one more day.
Overall, "Rise and Shine" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks to the preciousness of friendship and the pain of losing someone close. The song speaks to the human experience and captures the simple and genuine emotions of a harrowing moment in the most empathetic and relatable way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
This fever you've known for days might be your end
Your illness has become so severe that it might lead to your death
How quickly you've slipped around the bend
Your condition has deteriorated rapidly
I'll think of you night and day
I'll keep you in my thoughts constantly
You'll wish me well
You'll hope that everything goes well for me
I'll miss you so much more than words can tell
You're dear to me and I'll feel your absence acutely
But we won't be changed
Despite the circumstances, our relationship will remain the same
We'll remain as one
We'll remain united
Come rise and shine
Wake up and face the day
Old pal of mine
Dear friend of mine
You got one more day
You have only one day left to live
I'll sit on your windowsill and watch the snow
I'll sit by your window and watch the snowfall
I'll tell you the things that past below
I'll talk to you about the things I see outside
A girl in a coat of feathers
A girl wearing a coat made of feathers
In a doorway stands
She's standing in a doorway
Holding a rabbit in her hands
She's holding a rabbit
You'll forever stay
You'll be remembered forever
Please rise and shine
Please wake up and start your day
Your day has come
This is the day you've been waiting for or dreading
The girl who I used to bring has gone away
The girl I used to bring to see you is no longer around
I messed up bad it's sad to say
I made a mistake, and it's regrettable
I know she would bring you joy
I know she would have made you happy
With her pretty face
She was attractive
I'm sure I'll find one to take her place
I'm confident I'll find someone else to bring to see you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gregory Farley, Ian Felice, James Felice, Josh Rawson, Simone Felice
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