Arise
Nqubeko Mbatha Lyrics

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I know you have been down and out
You've lost hope felt like giving up
I may never understand
What you feel inside your heart

Listen to the Voice calling you
I am He who supplies all your needs
I'm the Lifter of your head and I'm calling you to

Arise arise arise from the ashes
From the ashes the deep darkness
Oh the Lord our father above is calling you calls you by name to arise
Arise arise arise from the ashes
From the ashes the deep darkness
Oh the Lord calls you by name oh oh oh
Arise

I know you have been talked about
Mistakes you've made fill you up with doubt
The thought of fear shame and giving up
Shatters the dreams God has given you
Keep your eyes just fixed on Me
For I know the plans I have for your life
You may not seem to understand
But now I'm calling you to

Arise yeah eh arise from the ashes
From the ashes the deep darkness deep darkness
Oh the Lord calls you by name
Arise arise arise
From the ashes from the ashes the deep darkness
Oh the Lord calls you by name by name
Arise arise arise from the ashes
From the ashes the deep darkness the deep darkness
Oh the Lord calls you by name calls you by name
Arise He calls you by name arise
From the ashes the deep darkness the deep darkness oh my Lord
Oh the Lord calls you by name arise
Arise arise arise

Now it is the time to stand tall
Take your rightful place reached out by the King stronger
Stronger than you think
For you were born for greatness born to rule
Born to rule rule and reign
Rule and reign
Walk in your authority

Arise arise arise arise
From the ashes the deep darkness
Oh the Lord calls you by name arise
Arise woah uh woah uh woah oh arise
From the ashes the deep darkness
Oh the Lord calls you by name

Arise arise from the ashes
Arise from the pit arise from depression Lord
Arise arise arise arise
Arise arise
Oh the Lord calls you by name oo oo oo

I don't know what you may be going through
I don't know what God has given you God has given you
But don't you dare don't you dare don't you dare give up on God
Don't you dare give up on God no no no no no
Child of God would you arise today take your rightful place
Stand tall stand tall as the child of God that you are

Don't lose heart don't lose heart don't you dare lose heart
Ooo oh oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh uh uh alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nqubeko Mbatha's song "Arise" speak to those who have been through difficult times and are feeling down, offering encouragement and hope for a brighter future. The song talks about feeling like giving up and losing hope, but reminds the listener that they are not alone and that there is always something to look forward to.

The song tells the listener to keep their eyes on God and to trust in His plans, even when they don't understand what's going on in their lives. It urges the listener to rise up from the ashes and dark places, to take their place as a child of God, and to walk in their authority. The lyrics are empowering and remind us that we are born for greatness and meant to rule and reign in our lives.

Overall, "Arise" is a message of hope and encouragement for those going through tough times. It reminds us that no matter what we're going through, we are not alone and that there is always a way forward if we keep our faith and trust in God.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you have been down and out
I am aware that you have been feeling low and defeated

You've lost hope felt like giving up
You have become hopeless and felt like quitting

I may never understand
I may not comprehend the depth of your emotions

What you feel inside your heart
The feelings and emotions you're experiencing inside your heart

Listen to the Voice calling you
Pay attention to the voice that is calling out to you

I am He who supplies all your needs
I am the one who provides all that you require

I'm the Lifter of your head and I'm calling you to
I am the one who brings you out of your troubles and I am urging you to

Arise arise arise from the ashes
Rise up from the ruins and ashes of your past

From the ashes the deep darkness
From the intense darkness that has been surrounding you

Oh the Lord our father above is calling you calls you by name to arise
The Lord, our father above, is calling out your name and beckoning you to rise

I know you have been talked about
I know that people have been talking about you

Mistakes you've made fill you up with doubt
Your past errors have filled you with uncertainty and skepticism

The thought of fear shame and giving up
The idea of being scared or ashamed and wanting to quit

Shatters the dreams God has given you
Destroys the hopes and aspirations that God has placed in your heart

Keep your eyes just fixed on Me
Focus your attention solely on me

For I know the plans I have for your life
Because I am aware of the purpose I have for your life

You may not seem to understand
You may not fully comprehend

But now I'm calling you to
Yet, I am now urging you to

Now it is the time to stand tall
It is time for you to be courageous and confident

Take your rightful place reached out by the King stronger
Stand in your appropriate position, strengthened by the King

Stronger than you think
Far more capable than you realize

For you were born for greatness born to rule
You were destined to achieve great things and to succeed

Rule and reign
Be in control and lead with authority

Walk in your authority
Exercise your right to be in command

Arise from the pit arise from depression Lord
Get out of the pit and rise above depression, with the Lord's help

I don't know what you may be going through
I am not aware of what challenges you are presently experiencing

I don't know what God has given you God has given you
I do not know what blessings God has given you

But don't you dare don't you dare don't you dare give up on God
Do not ever think of abandoning God

Child of God would you arise today take your rightful place
As a Child of God, I implore you to get up today and assume your position

Don't lose heart don't lose heart don't you dare lose heart
Do not let discouragement overcome you

Ooo oh oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh uh uh alright
Musical refrain in support of the message

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: N. KHAYELIHLE MTHETHWA, NQUBEKO MBATHA, KHAYA MTHETHWA, NTOKOZO MBAMBO

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