RISE
Liam Prodigy Lyrics


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I could be wrong I could be right
could be wrong

I could be wrong I could be right
I could be black I could be white
I could be right I could be wrong
I could be white I could be black
Your time has come your second skin
The cost so high the gain so low
Walk through the valley
The written word is a lie

May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you

Could be wrong I could be right
Could be wrong I could be right

I could be wrong I could be right
I could be black I could be white
I could be right I could be wrong
I could be black I could be white
They put a hot wire to my head
'cause of the thing I did and said
And made these feelings go away
Model citizen in every way

May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you

Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy

May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you

Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy

Could be wrong I could be right
Could be wrong I could be right
I could be wrong I could be right
I could be black I could be white
I could be right I could be wrong
I could be black I could be white
Your time has come your second skin
The cost so high the gain so low
Walk through the valley
The written word is a lie

May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you

Could be wrong I could be right
Could be wrong
They put a hot wire to my head
'Cause of the things I did and said
They made these feelings go away
A model citizen in every way
Your time has come your second skin
The cost so high the gain so low

May the road rise with you (Hey)
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you

Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy




Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Liam Prodigy's song "Rise" seem to be about personal identity and defiance. The seemingly randomly repeated phrases "I could be wrong, I could be right" and "I could be black, I could be white" suggest a questioning of prescribed identity labels and a defiance against being put in a box. The line "your time has come, your second skin" can be interpreted as a challenge to shed one's artificial societal skin and embrace one's true self.


The chorus "may the road rise with you" is a traditional Irish blessing that can be interpreted as a wish for success and good fortune on one's journey through life. The repeated phrase "anger is an energy" can be interpreted as a recognition of the power of anger to fuel change and action.


Overall, the song seems to be a call to reject societal norms and embrace one's true self, and to use the energy of anger to fuel positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

I could be wrong I could be right
Uncertainty about what is true or correct


could be wrong
Admitting the possibility of being incorrect


I could be black I could be white
Acknowledging that race is not a defining characteristic


Your time has come your second skin
Change and growth, shedding old skin for a new one


The cost so high the gain so low
Difficulties and struggles that come with change and growth


Walk through the valley
Metaphor for facing challenges and obstacles


The written word is a lie
Warning against blindly accepting what is written or told without questioning it


May the road rise with you
Wishing someone well on their journey


They put a hot wire to my head
Punishment for speaking out or being different


'cause of the thing I did and said
Being punished for actions or words that challenge authority or norms


And made these feelings go away
Forced conformity and suppression of emotions


Model citizen in every way
Conforming to society's expectations and norms


Anger is an energy
Acknowledging the power of anger as a fuel for change




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILL O. LASWELL, JOHN LYDON

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