Rise Up
Pegasus Lyrics

Black dog is calling
The singer is feeling depressed and is personifying their depression as a black dog that is calling to them.

He's singing softly
The depression is not loud and intrusive, but rather a soft voice that is tempting the singer.

Oh, he knows that I'm awake
The depression is aware that the singer is conscious and is trying to lure them into its grasp.

An old friend of mine
The depression has been a recurring presence in the singer's life, something that they are familiar with and have formed a relationship with.

The one and only
The singer feels like this particular episode of depression is unique and overwhelming, but it is in fact not the first or the last time they will experience it.

Who always knew what he can take
The depression is something that the singer has dealt with before, and they have a sense of what they can and cannot handle.

I feel this emotion
The singer is aware of the intensity of their emotions and feelings.

I don't believe
The singer is skeptical of anyone who tries to tell them that things will be okay, as they do not believe it themselves.

I don't believe a single word you say
The singer is not convinced by what others say about their situation or how they're coping with it.

There's so much devotion
People around the singer care a lot about them and want to help, but the singer is struggling to see a way out of their depression.

I can't stand it, I can't stand it
The singer is finding it hard to deal with the love and support around them because it feels like they are not authentically addressing the magnitude of their depression.

I'm gonna rise up, rise up
Despite the overwhelming feelings of depression, the singer wants to make an effort to pull themselves up and out of the situation they are in.

It's time time time to get up now
The singer is trying to convey a sense of urgency about needing to make a change or gather the strength to move forward.

Life is too good good good to give up
The singer recognizes that there is still value in life and that it is worth fighting for, even if it doesn't feel like it at the moment.

I'm gonna stand up, stand up
The singer is determined to take action and rise above their depression.

And everybody goes ohhhhh...
The community around the singer is supportive of their efforts to overcome depression.

So what's the point
The singer is questioning the purpose of striving for happiness when they frequently become undone.

Of being happy
The singer is questioning the value of happiness when it is unstable and fleeting.

When everytime I get undone
The singer is alluding to situations or circumstances that can derail their progress or cause them to relapse in their depression.

I see no solution, I don't see it
The singer is currently unable to see a way out of their depression or a solution to their problems.

There's so much confusion
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to proceed with resolving their depression.

I can't stand it, I can't stand it
The singer is struggling to cope with the confusion and lack of direction in their life.

I've been called by a black dog...
The phrase 'black dog' is a well-known metaphor for depression, and the singer feels as though they have been called back into its grip despite their efforts to overcome it.