Having left 999 Music, Lira teamed up with keyboardist Victor Mngomezulu, bassist Tshepo Sekele, and producer Robin Kohl and in 2006 released Feel Good, a much more accomplished work that revealed her as a talented artist, able to move easily from modern R&B to jazz, from lush pop to bossa. A huge success, it led to five nominations at the South African Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Best Female Artist, Best R&B Album, Best Single, and Best Video). In July 2007 the album was released in Italy, where its title track gained some massive airplay.
Rise Again
Lira Lyrics
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Rise and rise and rise and rise again...
At times, I feel so lost and disoriented
My life has not worked out the way I planned
Thought I was smart enough myself anywhere
But I made a few bad choices along the way
Still I rise again
Yet I rise again
Yet I rise again and again and again
A trouble I can't seem to understand
Have I lost the true meaning of life my friend?
Maybe we fall so we can watch ourselves
Begin to rise again (Yes, we rise again)
Yes, we rise again (Yes, we rise again)
Yes, we rise again (4x)
Still we rise again
Still we rise again (loop)
Rise again, still we rise again (4x)
The song 'Rise Again' by Lira is a message of hope and perseverance through difficult times. The song starts with a vocal humming, followed by the lyrics "Rise and rise and rise and rise again..." which sets the tone of the song. The singer talks about feeling lost and disoriented in life and how things have not gone according to plan. Despite making bad choices, the singer emphasizes the need to keep rising again and again. The phrase "Still I rise again, yet I rise again, yes, I rise again" is repeated several times in the song, emphasizing the resilience and determination to keep going despite the challenges.
The chorus of the song explains that sometimes we might not understand the troubles we face, but falling down can help us rise again. This suggests that even our mistakes and failures can be used as opportunities for growth and learning. The phrase "Maybe we fall so we can watch ourselves begin to rise again" is repeated, emphasizing the idea that hardships can be developmental and bring about positive change.
Overall, the song 'Rise Again' by Lira is a powerful message of hope and positivity, encouraging listeners to keep moving forward and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la la la, rise again
The repetition of la-la-la signifies the strength and purpose of the song, to rise again.
Rise and rise and rise and rise again...
To keep fighting and never giving up, the song reminds us to rise and keep climbing higher.
At times, I feel so lost and disoriented
Amidst the struggle, the singer feels lost and disorientated.
My life has not worked out the way I planned
The singer anticipated a different outcome in life, which didn't go as planned.
Thought I was smart enough myself anywhere
In terms of intellect, the artist believes they were capable anywhere but still fell short.
But I made a few bad choices along the way
Bad decisions walk hand-in-hand with difficult paths.
Yet I rise again
Still, the spirit perseveres; refusing to give up.
Yes, I rise again
The singer reaffirms their stance of rising again.
Yet I rise again and again and again
To rise again, and then again, over and over; determination in motion.
A trouble I can't seem to understand
The singer doesn't get the reason for their challenge.
Have I lost the true meaning of life my friend?
The singer asks whether they've forgotten what life is really about in the midst of the hardship.
Maybe we fall so we can watch ourselves
Falling might be necessary to learn, grow and see what's required to rise.
Begin to rise again (Yes, we rise again)
We can rise again and move forward.
Yes, we rise again (Yes, we rise again)
The spirit rises again, motivated to keep going.
Yes, we rise again (4x)
The struggle doesn't stop; we continue to rise.
Still we rise again
We're not giving up; we're rising again.
Still we rise again (loop)
The continuous battle doesn't hinder our spirit to fight back.
Rise again, still we rise again (4x)
The hope and strength in the spirit stay persistent and steadfast.
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mbongenimasilela863
Lira you give me confidence, I was unfairly excluded from varsity, your song "something inside so strong" is my strength, "rise again" is my motto .. thank you
@charmainemashaba6325
Such a beautiful song that has stood the test of time. A true classic, i bought the album and fell in love with this song from the first time I heard it. Thank you for your wonderful talent Lira 👏❤ such a star
@desiremara8561
Love you lira
@niphothesilent1993
Lira underrated asf
@thembangwenya7563
Bless 📌
@ThaXism
And yet I rise again
@mhlengumnikathi1975
This makes me strong
@mphopooe6708
You're the best cc luv u u💕
@makhosokgotleng2622
We enjoy listening, dancing and jamming to inspiring songs of our Lovely and beautiful Songstress Lerato. You will indeed Rise Again Lira. You will Rise Again to continue to compose and sing encouraging songs of Love. I believe you are recovering well. We miss your vibrant, bubbly energetic being on our TV screens. Lots and Lots of Love From Evaton💐💐💐