The Rising
Gods of Blitz Lyrics

In the opening lines of "The Rising" by Gods of Blitz, the singer addresses a former lover who tried their best to keep them content and bound to them. The singer credits this effort to "death-defying grace," a term that is somewhat mysterious but likely refers to the intensity of the relationship, the risks involved, and perhaps the idea that the lover was willing to do almost anything to keep them together. The relationship is now over, and the singer has the freedom to pursue any other romantic interest they please. They speak of this newfound freedom with a certain heviness, perhaps feeling guilty or conflicted about leaving their past lover behind.

The chorus introduces a new theme, using the image of the rising sun to signal the arrival of morning, and with it, the conclusion of a race. This image of racing is extended in the second half of the song, where the singer acknowledges that the former relationship had run its course, and that they could not have continued on as things were. The devil appears as a figure who is somehow guiding the singer towards a new partner, but this perhaps speaks more to the singer's sense of displacement and disorientation. Ultimately, the song seems to grapple with the idea of moving on after a difficult relationship has ended, and the sense of emptiness or uncertainty that can follow.