Lauren is an Independent Contemporary pop artist from Houston, Texas who ha… Read Full Bio ↴Lauren is an Independent Contemporary pop artist from Houston, Texas who has been obsessed with music before she could finish a proper sentence. “ My father had guitars laying all over the house growing up and he would play the guitar and sing and I loved the feeling that I would get just being around music and the mystery that comes with how God would let us create it. Music has always taken me places I never dreamed, and I don’t just mean physical places I also mean spiritually.” Her 2003 Unfaded EP took her to multiple continents where she met some amazing people. “Music brings people in and that is one of my favorite things about being an artist, you get to meet cool people from everywhere and hear how my music has touched there life in some way. I remember my first trip to South Africa back in 2004 and it changed me. I just couldn’t believe that God used unimportant me to touch someone literally across the world. Music knows no race, cliques, financial status, it truly is powerful and when used the right way can truly change a heart. I love tangible music that has meaning whether to lift you up or make you think …”

Lauren is looking forward to touring her upcoming album in 2011. “The team that I have behind me is incredible and the creativity is what I am in love with on this record. I really think people are going to love to sing along and jam out to every song!” The record will be finishing up early this year and I know Lauren appreciates your support and love!

Rise Up
Lauren James Lyrics

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We have often asserted, and we affirm it yet again
That no fact in history is better attested than the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
It must not be denied by any who are willing to pay the slightest respect to the testimony to their follow men
That Jesus, who died upon the cross and was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimethia, did literally rise again from the dead!

(1)
This is a celebration
We′re calling out to every nation

To spread the word that Jesus is alive
We're people of His Kingdom
His resurrection is our freedom
For every heart, every tongue and every tribe
Ouooooh!
We will dance for the one that shines
Brighter than the sun
Ouooooh!
We lift our eyes up

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And rise Up, we will rise Up!
He′s alive he's alive inside us
And we will rise Up!
We claim the victory
He won on calvary
Celebrate the King of Glory!
So rise Up, people of the Lord rise Up!

(2)
We're filled with holy fire
Lifting his name is our desire
And this we know His spirit is in this place
Let nothing stand between us, we
Carry the love that have redeemed us, He
Is life abundantly given to us in grace
Ouooooh!
We will dance for the one that shines
Brighter than the sun
Ouooooh!
Lift your eyes up

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Ouooooh!
We will dance for the one that shines
Brighter than the sun
Ouooooh!
Lift your eyes up

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Rise up, people of the Lord rise up! ×2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from Lauren James's song "Rise Up" contain two distinct parts. The first part of the song is a declaration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The lyrics assert that this fact of history is better attested than any other fact. The song also calls on all nations to spread the word that Jesus is alive. The song lyrics further explain how the resurrection of Jesus is our freedom, shining brighter than the sun, calling everyone to lift their eyes to celebrate the King of Glory. The second part of the song looks at the impact of the resurrection on our lives as believers. The lyrics speak of believers being filled with holy fire, love, and grace, and how nothing should stand between us and lifting His name. The lyrics urge everyone to join in dancing and rise up in the power that comes through the resurrection of Jesus.

Overall, the song speaks to the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the impact it has on the lives of believers. The lyrics are a call to action to celebrate and to rise up in the power of the resurrection.

Line by Line Meaning

This is a celebration
We are rejoicing

We're calling out to every nation
We are sending out a message everywhere

To spread the word that Jesus is alive
To tell everyone that Jesus has risen from the dead

We're people of His Kingdom
We belong to the Kingdom of God

His resurrection is our freedom
Our freedom comes from the resurrection of Jesus

For every heart, every tongue and every tribe
This message is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity or language

Ouooooh!
A joyful sound

We will dance for the one that shines
We will celebrate Jesus, who is brighter than anything else

Brighter than the sun
Even brighter than the most brilliant star

We lift our eyes up
We look up to heaven

And rise Up, we will rise Up!
We will stand tall