RISE
Fleece Lyrics


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Mrs. May she don't look alright
She's in love tonight
Orange lips
Crickets on a vase
Can she count to five?
One day she'll touch the sky
Rise, Rise, Rise
They only want her to fly
Rise, Rise, Rise
Poles on her feet
Juggling dances knew
Gracious fall she do
Clumsy girl watch the ring of fire
All your time's expired
One day she'll touch the sky
Rise, Rise, Rise
They only want her to fly
Rise, Rise, Rise
One day she'll touch the sky
Rise, Rise, Rise




They only want her to fly
Rise, Rise, Rise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fleece's song Rise depict a woman named Mrs. May who is in an altered state, potentially under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and is unsteady on her feet. The opening lines describe her physical appearance, with orange lips being a common symptom of drug use. There is also a vase with crickets, which could be interpreted symbolically to represent the idea that even something small and seemingly insignificant can make a lot of noise or have a big impact.


The chorus, "Rise, Rise, Rise," is a call to action, urging Mrs. May to lift herself up and overcome whatever is weighing her down. The repetition of this phrase also emphasizes the importance of the message. The verses describe Mrs. May's shaky performance, possibly as part of a circus or sideshow act, where she is juggling and performing daring feats while struggling to maintain her balance. Despite her clumsiness, there is hope that she will "touch the sky" one day and reach her full potential.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of encouragement and empowerment, urging listeners to rise above their struggles and reach for the sky, even if they stumble along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Mrs. May she don't look alright
Mrs. May appears to be in a troubled state


She's in love tonight
She is experiencing emotions of adoration


Orange lips
Her lips are painted in the color orange


Crickets on a vase
A vase filled with crickets


Can she count to five?
Questioning her ability to count to five


One day she'll touch the sky
One day she will accomplish great things


Rise, Rise, Rise
Encouragement to elevate her status


They only want her to fly
Others desire her to achieve success


Poles on her feet
She is wearing footwear with poles attached


Juggling dances knew
She is capable of performing complex dance routines


Gracious fall she do
She falls elegantly


Clumsy girl watch the ring of fire
A warning to be cautious of danger


All your time's expired
Time is running out


One day she'll touch the sky
Reiteration of her potential for greatness


Rise, Rise, Rise
Continued encouragement to elevate her status


They only want her to fly
Reiteration of others' desire for her to achieve success


One day she'll touch the sky
Final reiteration of her potential for greatness


Rise, Rise, Rise
Final encouragement to elevate her status


They only want her to fly
Final reiteration of others' desire for her to achieve success




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