Rise Up
Kings & Bears Lyrics
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Yea yea
Yea yea
Yea yea
Yea yea-ey
Mi Say meh up now
Haha
Nuff ah dem rather see me
Nuff ah dem rather see me
Inna de streets
With meh brains ah leak out
Hear me out
Nuff ah dem when dem see me
Inna de streets
Is under dem breath dem ah mum-ble
Give dem ah smile and ah laugh when dem ah hail we
Buh me know say dem wan see me stum-ble
Hear me nuh
Pity dem nuh know say mi know ‘bout them
But mi done know ‘bout dem
Pity dem nuh know say mi know ‘bout them
But mi done know ‘bout dem
Jah set it so me rise up
Avoid deh snares what dem use try trap me
Jah set it so me rise up
Even when dem try kill and destroy me
Jah set it so me rise up
Mek dem know deh most I Jah protect me
Jah set it so me rise up
Jah set it so me rise up
Alright
Deh boy dem nevah see mi
When me inna deh jail house and no bail no set fi me
Nuh, nuh
Dem nevah see me when mi sleep inna deh park
And is morning dew ah wake me
Nothing never easy for me
Nuff night hungry belly ah bite me
Nothing never easy
Ah deh almighty set man destiny
Jah set it so me rise up
Avoid deh snares what dem use try trap me
Jah set it so me rise up
Even when dem try kill and destroy me
Jah set it so me rise up
Mek dem know deh most I Jah protect me
Jah set it so me rise up
Jah set it so me rise up
Alright
Even though my baby mother buss me head
When she say that ah gone, she gone
Even though ah pure witchcraft and sorcery
Nuff ah dem boy perform
Man never stray from deh path eh nuh
Ah keep deh faith when ah walk eh nuh
Merciless
Up inna righteousness
Not ah wicked can do me any harm
Jah set it so me rise up
Avoid deh snares what dem use try trap me
Jah set it so me rise up
Even when dem try kill and destroy me
Jah set it so me rise up
Mek dem know deh most I Jah protect me
Jah set it so me rise up
Jah set it so me rise up
Alright
Look yah now mi could ah fly anywhere
Anywhere mi wan’ go
Wan’ go
Wan’ go
Chu look yah now mi could ah buy anything
Anything mi want to
Want to
Want to
Ah deh roughest roads way man ah walk through
But Jah guide meh steps straight through
Humble mi ah humble right yah now
No, I won’t take my blessings lightly
Pity dem nuh know say mi know ‘bout them
But mi done know ‘bout dem
Pity dem nuh know say mi know ‘bout them
But mi done know ‘bout dem
Jah set it so me rise up
Avoid deh snares what dem use try trap me
Jah set it so me rise up
Even when dem try kill and destroy me
Jah set it so me rise up
Mek dem know deh most I Jah protect me
Jah set it so me rise up
Jah set it so me rise up
Alright
The lyrics of Kings & Bears' song "Rise Up" convey a sense of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest that there are people who would rather see the singer either imprisoned or harmed, but instead, they choose to rise above the negativity. The singer emphasizes that despite the challenges they face, they are aware of the intentions of those around them.
The chorus of the song speaks to the belief that a higher power has set the singer on a path of success. It suggests that despite attempts to trap, kill, or destroy them, they will continue to rise above and prevail. The reference to Jah, which is short for Jehovah, suggests a strong connection to spirituality and divine guidance.
The second verse speaks to the singer's journey, sharing experiences of sleeping in parks and enduring hunger. However, despite the hardships, they remain steadfast, their destiny guided by a higher power. This verse emphasizes the importance of faith and resilience, suggesting that the singer finds strength in their righteous path.
The bridge of the song touches on personal relationships, referring to a baby mother causing harm. Despite this, the singer asserts that they will not be affected, protected by their righteousness. This section also references witchcraft and sorcery, insinuating that some individuals may be trying to bring about the singer's downfall through supernatural means. Nonetheless, the singer remains unharmed.
The final verse expresses gratitude and a recognition of the singer's ability to now fly and acquire anything they desire. It acknowledges the challenging roads the singer has walked, but ultimately, they are guided and humbled by a higher power. The lyrics once again affirm the belief that Jah, or God, has protected and enabled them to rise above their circumstances.
Overall, "Rise Up" is a song about resilience, faith, and the ability to overcome obstacles. It suggests that no matter the challenges faced, with the guidance of a higher power, one can rise above adversity and achieve success. The lyrics encourage the listener to remain steadfast in their beliefs and maintain a positive mindset in the face of negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea yea
Expressing agreement or approval
Mi Say meh up now
I am currently in a better position
Haha
An expression of amusement or satisfaction
Nuff ah dem rather see me
Many of them prefer to see me
Up in ah prison house ah cool out
Locked up in prison and relaxed
Nuff ah dem rather see me
Many of them prefer to see me
Inna de streets
Out in the streets
With meh brains ah leak out
With my brains leaking out
Hear me out
Listen to me carefully
Nuff ah dem when dem see me
Many of them, when they see me
Inna de streets
Out in the streets
Is under dem breath dem ah mum-ble
They mumble under their breath
Give dem ah smile and ah laugh when dem ah hail we
I smile and laugh when they greet us
Buh me know say dem wan see me stum-ble
But I know they want to see me stumble
Hear me nuh
Listen to me now
Pity dem nuh know say mi know ‘bout them
It's a pity they don't know that I know about them
But mi done know ‘bout dem
But I already know about them
Jah set it so me rise up
The Almighty has decided that I will rise up
Avoid deh snares what dem use try trap me
Escape the traps they set to capture me
Even when dem try kill and destroy me
Even when they try to kill and destroy me
Mek dem know deh most I Jah protect me
Let them know that the most high Jah protects me
Alright
Expression of acceptance or confirmation
Deh boy dem nevah see mi
Those boys never saw me
When me inna deh jail house and no bail no set fi me
When I was in the jail and no one set bail for me
Nuh, nuh
No, no
Dem nevah see me when mi sleep inna deh park
They never saw me sleeping in the park
And is morning dew ah wake me
And it was the morning dew that woke me up
Nothing never easy for me
Nothing has ever been easy for me
Nuff night hungry belly ah bite me
Many nights my hungry belly was biting me
Ah deh almighty set man destiny
It is the almighty who determines a man's destiny
Even though my baby mother buss me head
Even though my child's mother hit me on the head
When she say that ah gone, she gone
When she says she's leaving, she's gone
Even though ah pure witchcraft and sorcery
Even though it's pure witchcraft and sorcery
Nuff ah dem boy perform
Many of these boys perform
Man never stray from deh path eh nuh
I never stray from the path, you know
Ah keep deh faith when ah walk eh nuh
I keep my faith when I walk, you know
Merciless
Lacking compassion or mercy
Up inna righteousness
Engaged in righteous actions
Not ah wicked can do me any harm
No wicked person can harm me
Look yah now mi could ah fly anywhere
Look now, I can fly anywhere
Anywhere mi wan’ go
Wherever I want to go
Wan’ go
Want to go
Chu look yah now mi could ah buy anything
Because look now, I can buy anything
Anything mi want to
Anything I want
Want to
Desire to
Ah deh roughest roads way man ah walk through
I have walked through the roughest roads
But Jah guide meh steps straight through
But Jah guides my steps through
Humble mi ah humble right yah now
I am humble right now
No, I won’t take my blessings lightly
No, I won't take my blessings for granted
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kyan Matthew
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