RISE
McClain Sisters Lyrics


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I used to be afraid of giving up
The road was just too tough
Out here on my own
My path was so alone

But now I see clearly
Everything within me
Is reaching up to the sky
I can see the world with open eyes

You can't let it pass you
Just take hold and grasp it
Now's the time to take a chance

With the strength of a thousand men
Climbing to my feet again

Dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow's just in sight
Dust your wings off as you rise
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you're never by yourself
Put your hand in mine, hold your head up high
And together we'll rise

Never lift your head up to the sky
And find yourself asking, "Why?"
Never see them eye to eye
With the hardships of life

But faith is where my heart is
Let energy replace my doubts
Won't let my trials get the best of me
I'm marching forth towards my destiny

You can't let it pass you
Just take hold and grasp it
Now's the time to take a chance

With the strength of a thousand men
Climbing to my feet again

To dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow's just in sight
Dust your wings off as you rise
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you're never by yourself
Put your hand in mine, hold your head up high
And together we'll rise

Together we can do anything
We'll rise
We can make it through anything
We'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise, we'll rise, we'll rise

You can try to hurt me
Doubt me and desert me
I'll feel the will of kings
With my mind I'll plant a seed

And you know a tree will grow
And take me in
To safety's arms
I will descend

Dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow's just in sight
Dust your wings off as you rise
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you're never by yourself
Put your hand in mine, hold your head up high
And together we'll rise

Together we can do anything
We'll rise
We can make it through anything
We'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise, we'll rise, we'll rise

Together we can do anything
We'll rise
We can make it through anything
We'll rise
Together we can do anything




We'll rise, we'll rise, we'll rise
Oh ohh ohh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rise by McClain Sisters are all about overcoming fears and obstacles in life. The singer talks about being afraid of giving up when the road is tough, feeling alone and overwhelmed, and dealing with the hardships of life. However, she has found faith and the strength to rise above it all. She now sees everything clearly and knows that she can make it with the strength of a thousand men. The singer encourages the listener to not let opportunities pass them by and to take hold of them, as now is the time to take a chance.


The second verse talks about replacing doubt with energy and not letting trials get the best of you. With faith in your heart, you can overcome anything and march forth towards your destiny. The chorus repeats the message that everything will be alright and that you can rise above it all. The singer reassures the listener that they are never alone and invites them to put their hand in hers, hold their head up high, and rise together.


Overall, Rise is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages the listener to have faith in themselves and to never give up. It speaks to anyone who has struggled with feelings of self-doubt, loneliness, and overwhelm, and reminds them that they are capable of greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to be afraid of giving up
I was scared to quit because the journey was too arduous for me.


The road was just too tough
The journey was challenging to an overwhelming degree.


Out here on my own
I was walking the path without any support from anyone.


My path was so alone
I felt isolated when I walked my path.


But now I see clearly
I now understand my path and its purpose.


Everything within me
I am using everything at my disposal.


Is reaching up to the sky
I have lofty aspirations.


I can see the world with open eyes
I am now observant with a new and wider perspective.


You can't let it pass you
Don't let the opportunity slip away.


Just take hold and grasp it
Seize the chance while you still can.


Now's the time to take a chance
The moment to take a risk is now.


With the strength of a thousand men
I am strong-willed and resilient.


Climbing to my feet again
I will pick myself up and stand tall once more.


Dry those tears from your eyes
Do not weep anymore.


And everything will be alright
Things will get better soon.


You know the rainbow's just in sight
You can see a sign of hope soon.


Dust your wings off as you rise
Shake off any insecurities you have as you soar to success.


If your heart feels overwhelmed
If you are feeling emotionally drained,


Just know you're never by yourself
Remember, someone is always there to help you.


Put your hand in mine, hold your head up high
Let me support you and lift your spirits.


And together we'll rise
We will grow and succeed together.


Never lift your head up to the sky
Do not question or challenge the heavens.


And find yourself asking, "Why?"
And wonder why the universe is being unfair.


Never see them eye to eye
Do not be on the same level as your hardships.


With the hardships of life
With the difficulties and struggles in life,


But faith is where my heart is
My source of hope is strong and unwavering.


Let energy replace my doubts
I am replacing my doubts with positive energy.


Won't let my trials get the best of me
I refuse to let my hardships defeat me.


I'm marching forth towards my destiny
I am moving closer to my fate with confidence.


You can try to hurt me
You may attempt to harm me.


Doubt me and desert me
You might doubt me and abandon me.


I'll feel the will of kings
I will be empowered and victorious.


With my mind I'll plant a seed
I will sow the seeds of my ambitions in my mind.


And you know a tree will grow
My dreams will flourish and come to fruition.


And take me in
I will have a safe haven.


To safety's arms
I will be safe and secure.


Together we can do anything
We are capable of accomplishing anything.


We'll rise
We will succeed and overcome.


We can make it through anything
We can overcome any challenges.


We'll rise, we'll rise, we'll rise
We will surely succeed and prosper.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kirstencanty6166

I used to be afraid of giving up
The road was just too tough
Out here on my own
My path was so alone
But now I see clearly
Everything within me
Is reaching out to the sky
I can see the world with open eyes
You can't let it pass you
Just take hold and grasp it
Now's the time to take a chance
With the strength of a thousand men
Climbing to my feet again
So dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow's just in sight
Dust your wings off as you rise
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you're never by yourself
Put your hands in mine, hold your head up high
And together we'll rise
That's what left your head up to the sky
And find yourself asking why?
Never see them eye to eye
With the hardships of life
But faith is where my heart is
Let energy replace my doubts
Won't my trials get the best of me
I'm marching forward towards my destiny
You can't let it pass you
Just take hold and grasp it
Now's the time to take a chance
With the strength of a thousand men
Climbing to my feet again
So dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow's just in sight
Dust your wings off as you rise
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you're never by yourself
Put your hands in mine, hold your head up high
And together we'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise
We can make it through anything
We'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise, we'll rise, we'll rise
You can try to hurt me, doubt me and desert me
I feel the will of kings, with my mind I'll build the sea
And you know a tree will grow and take me in
To safety's arms, I will ascend
So dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow's just in sight
Dust your wings off as you rise
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you're never by yourself
Put your hands in mine, hold your head up high
And together we'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise
We can make it through anything
We'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise, we'll rise, we'll rise
Together we can do anything
We'll rise
We can make it through anything
We'll rise
Together we can do anything
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@jhalisa2001

My eleven-year-old self was crying her eyes out to this song.

@ellaj3699

Same and I still am

@marschellokuhn2282

Me too

@pebblesbest

LMAO SAMEEE

@ishouldbesleeeping

Weren’t we all 😭😭

@morganlem384

i belive I was 16 when this song came out

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This song is so underrated. It’s actually so beautiful and has a powerful meaning for being a Disney song

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