Rise Up
Greg S Lyrics
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I can see you fading
Don't know what you're waiting for
You hear a tick tock
You start runnin' faster
Don't know what you're after son?
When there's no one around
Who cares
So baby rise up
Coz I need you now
Oh I need you now
Oh I need you
Now na na na
Light the skies up
I can see you changing, oh
Don't let them phase you for this
Baby step up
You've got some life left in you
So don't let them win you
Stop chasing a sound
When there's no one around
Who cares
So baby rise up
Coz I need you now
Oh I need you now
Oh I need you
The lyrics in Greg S's "Rise Up" call for a sense of urgency and action in response to the singer's perception of someone "fading". The singer tries to motivate someone who seems uninspired, stuck, and aimlessly chasing something that's not there. The phrase "baby wise up" connotes that the addressee is not being wise, and that they need to start paying attention, to "rise up" and tap into their potential to achieve something of worth. The metaphorical mention of a ticking clock implies that there's limited time or that if the person doesn't take action, they'll be left behind.
The lyrics become more intense in the pre-chorus, as the singer emphasizes that the person he's talking to is running fast, but doesn't know what they're after, which reinforces the idea of aimlessness. When the singer says, "You're chasing a sound, when there's no one around who cares," it employs another metaphor, meaning that the individual is pursuing something that's ultimately not worthwhile. The tone shifts with the empowering chorus, which repeats that the singer needs this person now, using melody and repetition to stress their importance. In the second verse, the singer shifts focus to what they're capable of doing, pointing out to them that they have life left in them, and begging them not to let anyone win them over.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby wise up
Hey, listen up and become smart about the choices you're making
I can see you fading
I can tell that you're losing hope and energy
Don't know what you're waiting for
I'm not sure what you're hoping to achieve by waiting around
You hear a tick tock
You feel the pressure of time passing by
You start runnin' faster
You feel like you need to hurry up and make something happen
Don't know what you're after son?
I don't understand what you're trying to achieve, my friend
You're chasing a sound
You're pursuing something intangible, like a dream or an idea
When there's no one around
But there's nobody else there to validate or support you
Who cares
So why does it matter?
So baby rise up
Therefore, stand up and fight for what you want
Coz I need you now
Because I really need you right now
Oh I need you now
I can't stress this enough: I really need you at this moment
Now na na na
Just act quickly, now is the time to move forward
Light the skies up
Illuminate yourself and your surroundings with your passion and energy
I can see you changing, oh
I can see you transforming right before my eyes
Don't let them phase you for this
Don't let anyone else discourage you from your goals
Baby step up
Now is the time for you to take action, little by little
You've got some life left in you
You still have the potential to achieve greatness
So don't let them win you
Don't let anyone else control your destiny
Stop chasing a sound
Stop pursuing something intangible and start working towards something real
When there's no one around
Even if you're alone in your goals
Who cares
Why should it matter? You should still pursue your dreams
So baby rise up
Therefore, stand up and fight for what you want
Coz I need you now
Because I really need you right now
Oh I need you now
I can't stress this enough: I really need you at this moment
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIANNE LOUISE MARTIN
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