Rise and Shine
One Minute Silence Lyrics


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My God it's good to see you
My God it's good to see you
My God it's good to see you

Another day another dollar
Another day another dollar
Another kill for the corporate collar
Why I wake and why I bother

I run second to no-one and no-one to me
I run second to no-one and no-one to me
I can't see it to be it to be it to be
I can't be what the world can't be to me
I wake up and the world just steps on me

My God it's good to see you
My God it's good to see you
My God it's good to see you

Another day another dollar
Another page another chapter
Ain't I one to kill the laughter

Whatever matters if it matters it matters
Whatever matters if it matters it matters to me
Whatever matters it should matter and matter to all

The bigger we build the bigger the faster we fall
And if it happens to one it happens to all
Remember me when the world comes to take you

The more I look the more I learn
The more I learn the more I can discern
The more I look the more I want to know
The more I know the more I want to grow
The more I feel the more I want to see
The more I see the more I want to be
The more I look the more I realise

I see this world is facing her demise
Money God
Money God
Money God
Rise and shine

I wake up it's enough I wake at all
Hate to have to say it but some don't wake at all
Money money the hand that plays us all
The new day and these eyes never fail me
I run second to no-one and no-one to me
I can't see it to be it to be it to be
I can't be what the world can't be to me
I wake up and the world just steps on me

My God it's good to see you
My God it's good to see you




My God it's good to see you
Another day another dollar

Overall Meaning

The song "Rise and Shine" by One Minute Silence is a reflection on the current state of the world where it seems that every day, people wake up to the same routine of working for the sake of surviving in a world that values money over anything else. The repeated chorus of "My God it's good to see you" could have been written sarcastically as a commentary on how we've lost touch with each other, and people are only as good as the money they make. The verses express the frustration that the singer feels with the current state of things, questioning why they wake up and bother with this daily grind if there's nothing to show for it. They feel that the work they do is only for the benefit of the corporations that employ them, hence the line "Another kill for the corporate collar".


The song's narrator seems to be someone who values their individuality and independence, the lines "I run second to no one, and no one to me" suggest they aren't a conformist and do not adhere to societal standards of success. Throughout the song, they express curiosity, a desire to learn and grow, but the world keeps stepping on them. They see that the world is facing its demise and they're questioning who's to blame for this, with the repeated line "Money God, Money God, Money God, Rise and Shine" implying that it's all about the money.


Line by Line Meaning

My God it's good to see you
Expressing the joy of seeing someone close and important to them.


Another day another dollar
Another day brings in another opportunity to earn and make money.


Another kill for the corporate collar
Every day, people work for big corporations, killing their creativity and freedom for the sake of money and status.


Why I wake and why I bother
Questioning the purpose of getting up every day and going through the same monotonous routine.


I run second to no-one and no-one to me
Believing in their own worth and not competing with anyone, while also not allowing anyone to bring them down.


I can't see it to be it to be it to be
It's hard to envision a world where things are better than they are currently.


I can't be what the world can't be to me
They cannot strive to be more than what the world allows or perceives them to be.


I wake up and the world just steps on me
Despite their efforts, the world seems to be pushing them down every day.


Another page another chapter
Each day brings new challenges and experiences, with every page and chapter of their life being written with each moment.


Ain't I one to kill the laughter
They question whether they are responsible for extinguishing the joy and carefree attitude in their life.


Whatever matters if it matters it matters
If something is important to them, then it truly does matter.


Whatever matters if it matters it matters to me
If something is important to them, it matters regardless of what others may think or say.


Whatever matters it should matter and matter to all
If something is truly important, it should be important to everyone and not just a select few.


The bigger we build the bigger the faster we fall
The more we build up in life, whether it be power or wealth, the harder we fall when it all comes crashing down.


And if it happens to one it happens to all
Misfortune and tragedy can happen to anyone, and it affects everyone.


Remember me when the world comes to take you
Asking to be remembered when they are no longer around, and the world tries to take away their legacy.


The more I look the more I learn
The more they observe, the more knowledge they gain about the world.


The more I learn the more I can discern
With more knowledge, they are able to make better choices and differentiate between right and wrong more accurately.


The more I look the more I want to know
As they learn more, their thirst for knowledge grows even stronger.


The more I know the more I want to grow
With more knowledge comes the desire to keep evolving and growing as a person.


The more I feel the more I want to see
As they experience more emotions, they want to experience even more things in life.


The more I see the more I want to be
As they witness more of the world, they aspire to become more and achieve their goals.


The more I look the more I realize
With more observation and reflection, they come to understand the world in a deeper and more meaningful way.


I see this world is facing her demise
They see that the world is in a state of decay and heading towards destruction.


Money God
Money is revered and worshipped as a god-like figure in society.


Rise and shine
Commanding everyone to awaken and face the problems and challenges of the world.


I wake up it's enough I wake at all
They are grateful for every day they get to wake up and experience life, even if it comes with its own set of struggles.


Hate to have to say it but some don't wake at all
Sadly, not everyone gets the opportunity to wake up each day and experience life.


Money money the hand that plays us all
Money is the driving force behind most things in the world, controlling and manipulating people's actions and decisions.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN JOHN BARRY, EDWIN GEORGE DEEN STRATTON, GLEN MARIO DIANI, MASSIMO FIOCCO

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@GodlikeOfficial

One of the best songs ever written! Amazing job with lyrics and the  SOUND of this album was pure magic. Never heard a better mix of bass guitar and drums on any album. My god it`s good to see ya....back! 

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i cannot help but think if they had a better vocalist who wasnt so volatile, they wouldn't have had so many problems

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Agreed the production on the album is brilliant..Love listening to this tuine when I drive.

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So after spinning original album for almost two decades, I went and purchased Japanese version with two bonus tracks. This made 2020 so much better.

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