It was, after all, Ginger's own song that got that got her spins a decade ago on WXPN as a teenager, and it was her own song that she sang on a video demo recorded in the family bathroom in Southampton, N.J., and submitted to (of all things) The Wayne Brady Show. When she got to L.A., they prepped her with a vocal coach and choreographer who told her how to work the audience and play to the cameras — and they told her to sing someone else's song. She killed on national TV, won the online voting, got a demo deal with Hollywood Records — and then walked away. "They were Hilary Duff's label," she explains. "They treated me like an obligation and didn't seem to care about my desires as an artist, so I moved on."
Her songwriting gifts were more appreciated in her next gig as lead singer of the dance-pop group "T!Katz". Signed to Universal-Motown. The band toured nationally with Third Eye Blind in 2007 and was featured on MTV, yet somehow broke up before making their first record. "That whole experience taught me what I didn't want to do," Ginger says now. "Those songs were all about partying and getting wasted, and I eventually grew out of them. The world was getting worse and worse, and felt the need to put some positive messages out there."
That basic idea led to her first song she wrote as a newly solo artist, "Moon And Back", a dark meditation on the emptiness of materialism that comes well disguised as a gorgeous ballad to a lover. "Homeward Bound", on the other hand, was written "at a moment when I was my happiest and most at peace. I felt like I had finally found myself, on every level, and that's what that song is about." Only later did she realize that she was pregnant with her daughter Georgia when that feeling came over her.
Other songs on Homeward Bound have moments of considerable modern-rock edge mixed with the intimate vibe of an indie singer-songwriter. For the new record, Ginger teamed with young producers Ross Bellenoit and Charlie Patierno, each with a track record of launching careers of female solo artists. Despite their strong presence, however, the album is very much driven by Ginger's vocals and piano hooks. It's undeniably her own songs and her own sound — finally.
"If I'm gonna make pop music," she says. "It's gonna be my kind of pop music."
Rise Up
Ginger Coyle Lyrics
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To now here
cnd now here I am
cnd it feels so good to know where I stand
It feels so nice to know who I am
cnd it feels so good, so good
To get up and dance
Just get up and dance
Cause I know better now
Than to let you steal my joy
So much better than
To let your words destroy my vibe
Oh, oh
You got to rise up darlin
cfter you break the fall
Wise up child
You got to walk it off
Rise up, rise up
Break the fall
Wise up, wise up
Get up and dance
Just get up and dance
You may write me down in history
With your bitter twisted lies
Tread me in the very dirt
cnd still like dust I'll rise
Shoot me with your words
Cut me with your eyes
Kill me with your hatefulness
cnd like the air I'll rise
Cause I know better now
Than to let you dim my shine
So much better than
To let your words employ my mind
Oh, oh, whoa
You got to rise up darlin
cfter you break the fall
Wise up child
You got to walk it off
Rise up, Rise up
Break the fall
You got to
Wise up, Wise up
Walk it off
You got to rise up darlin
cfter you break the fall
Wise up child
You got to walk it off
Rise up, Rise up
Break the fall
Wise up, Wise up
Just get up and dance
Just get up and dance
Just get up and dance
The song "Rise Up" by Ginger Coyle is an empowering anthem about finding inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "I went from nowhere to now here, and now here I am," suggest a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The singer expresses a sense of pride and confidence in knowing where she stands and who she has become. It feels liberating and exhilarating to rise above the challenges and uncertainties of life and simply get up and dance.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of not allowing others to steal one's joy or let their words destroy their positive vibe. It encourages the listener to rise up and break the fall, to wise up and walk it off. The lyrics convey a message of resilience and refusing to let negativity bring one down. The second verse, which references being written down in history with lies and being treated like dirt, further highlights the resilience and determination of the singer. Despite facing hurtful words and hatefulness, she will rise up like the air, just as dust does.
Overall, "Rise Up" is a powerful anthem that encourages individuals to find strength within themselves, resist negative influences, and embrace their true selves. It serves as a reminder that we have the power to rise above any challenges and continue moving forward, embracing life with joy and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
I went from no where
I started from a place of insignificance or obscurity
To now here
But now I have reached a point of success or recognition
And now here I am
And in this present moment, I am grateful for my accomplishments
And it feels so good to know where I stand
It brings immense satisfaction to have a clear understanding of my position or purpose
It feels so nice to know who I am
Having a sense of self and identity brings about a great sense of contentment
And it feels so good, so good
The feeling of fulfillment and happiness is overwhelming
To get up and dance
To celebrate and express joy through movement
Just get up and dance
Simply take the opportunity to let loose and enjoy the moment
Cause I know better now
I have gained wisdom and understanding
Than to let you steal my joy
I won't allow anyone to take away my happiness or positivity
So much better than
Significantly more preferable than
To let your words destroy my vibe
I refuse to let negative words or criticisms ruin my mood or attitude
You got to rise up darlin
You need to elevate and overcome, my dear
After you break the fall
Once you have overcome a setback or failure
Wise up child
Become more intelligent and discerning, my young one
You got to walk it off
You must shake off the negative experiences and keep moving forward
Rise up, rise up
Elevate yourself, rise above the challenges
Break the fall
Overcome the obstacles and setbacks
Wise up, wise up
Become wiser and more knowledgeable
Get up and dance
Take the opportunity to rejoice and celebrate
You may write me down in history
Others may try to diminish my value or reputation
With your bitter twisted lies
Through spreading deceitful and malicious stories
Tread me in the very dirt
Treat me with disrespect and disdain
And still like dust I'll rise
Despite all that, I will still overcome and prevail
Shoot me with your words
Attack me with hurtful or derogatory language
Cut me with your eyes
Gaze at me with disdain or hostility
Kill me with your hatefulness
Inflict harm upon me through your intense hatred
And like the air I'll rise
Similar to how air rises and cannot be suppressed, I will overcome
Cause I know better now
I possess greater knowledge and understanding
Than to let you dim my shine
I won't allow you to diminish or diminish my light or brilliance
So much better than
Exponentially more advantageous than
To let your words employ my mind
Allowing your negative words to occupy or influence my thoughts
You got to rise up darlin
You must elevate and emerge stronger, my dear
After you break the fall
Once you have overcome the stumble or setback
Wise up child
Become wiser and more discerning, my young one
You got to walk it off
You must shake off the negative experiences and keep progressing
Rise up, Rise up
Elevate yourself, rise above the challenges
Break the fall
Overcome the obstacles and setbacks
Wise up, Wise up
Gain wisdom and discernment
Just get up and dance
Simply celebrate and enjoy the moment through dancing
Just get up and dance
Take this opportunity to rejoice and express joy through movement
Just get up and dance
Simply rise to your feet and enjoy the act of dancing
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