Their love for House Music started back in the early 80's when friends Pierre Spanky and Herb J would go hear innovative DJ Ron Hardy play at the infamous music box in Chicago and would get lost for hours on end in his sound. Smith talked to Pierre and Herb about forming their own group, later to be named PHUTURE, so they could produce their own music and give what came about of their sessions to Hardy to play in his sets. In 1985 Spanky came across a (at the time) written off Roland TB-303 not knowing that they would go on to make history when they created a new type of sound to come out of it and Chicago. Tweaking the knobs at the same time the patterns were playing they used the 303 for something other than what it was originally made for. It was to be called later on by those who would hear it as "Acid".
PHUTURE'S debut track "Acid Tracks" caused havoc on dance floors in Chicago when it was originally released in 1986 and Hardy broke it on cassette tape in his sets. It then went on to ignite a fire in Great Britain when Marshall Jefferson produced it and it was officially released on Traxx Records in 1987. That track went onto spread around the world many times over and spawned immolators and fans to this day still crediting it as the reason for them wanting to produce music or the reason for their emergence into the dance music scene.
Pierre left the group in 1990 and Spanky carried on with PHUTURE with various members over the years till 1996. Then in 2014 Pierre and Spanky reunited as PHUTURE with newest member Rio "The Musician" Lee and are working on new music and an tour.
Rise from Your Grave
Phuture Lyrics
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(And I can't wait!)
I won't leave this time
(For tonight!)
We'll take our chance
Move the ground
and then we'll rise
Your blood won't run for me (Hey, Hey)
Rise from your grave, and take my hand (Whoa oh oh)
And Take my hand
And nothing can stand in our way
(step back and watch us fall)
So much for love!
So much for hope this sunrise will be our last!
Your blood wont run for me (Hey, Hey)
Rise from your grave, and take my hand (Whoa oh oh)
And Take my hand
Rise from your grave, and take my hand (Whoa oh oh)
And Take my hand
The lyrics to Phuture's song "Rise from Your Grave" appear to be about seizing an opportunity to change one's circumstances and start anew. The repetition of "rise from your grave" suggests a sense of rebirth, perhaps after overcoming something difficult or emerging from a negative situation. The opening lines, "I'm only here for one reason / And I can't wait!" suggest a determination to seize that opportunity and not let it pass by.
The lines "Your blood won't run for me / Your love won't stop us now" further suggest a sense of defiance, perhaps against societal or personal barriers to success. The repeated refrain to "take my hand" could be interpreted as a call to unity and mutual support among those seeking to rise above their circumstances. The line "so much for love / so much for hope this sunrise will be our last" could indicate a sense of resignation to the fact that not everyone may make it out of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only here for one reason (Whoa oh oh)
I have a singular purpose for being here, a purpose that I am passionate about and that drives me forward.
(And I can't wait!)
I am eager and excited to fulfill my purpose, and I can't wait to get started.
I won't leave this time
I am committed to seeing this through to the end and will not abandon my purpose like I may have in the past.
(For tonight!)
This is the night I have been waiting for; the moment when I can finally make my purpose a reality.
We'll take our chance
We have an opportunity in front of us, and we will seize it with both hands.
Move the ground
We will take bold actions and make significant changes to achieve our purpose, even if it means disrupting the status quo.
and then we'll rise
Our efforts will pay off, and we will succeed in achieving our purpose and rising above the challenges that may have stood in our way.
Your blood won't run for me (Hey, Hey)
No matter the obstacles we face or the sacrifices we must make, we will not falter or lose sight of our purpose.
your love won't stop us now
Even if others try to stand in our way, our love for our purpose and our commitment to making it a reality will not be swayed.
Rise from your grave, and take my hand (Whoa oh oh)
Together, we will overcome any obstacles and achieve our purpose, and I offer my hand to those who share in this vision.
And nothing can stand in our way
We are unbreakable and unstoppable in our pursuit of our purpose.
(step back and watch us fall)
Those who doubt us or try to stand in our way will witness their own downfall as they witness us succeed.
So much for love!
We are focused solely on our purpose, and any distractions or obstacles that may arise in the form of love or emotional attachment will not sway us.
So much for hope
We have no need for hope because we are certain in our purpose and in our ability to achieve it.
this sunrise will be our last!
This moment is our last chance to achieve our purpose, and we will give it everything we have to make it a reality.
And Take my hand
I offer my hand again to those who share in this vision and are ready to take action to make it a reality.
Writer(s): Jay Juniel, Phil Little, Nathaniel Jones, RoyDavis Jr
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@doesntmatter2542
On top of the load that I hold on my shoulders
Extract nautilus DMT odor
Colder frozen broken growing
Up down stairs stuck
Elevator sploded’
You can’t see what’s in front, ocean
Touch the texture symphonia stolen
I am nothing and G-d is always
Certainly silver staff of olden
English manuscripts written on crow skin
That’s not kosher no that’s not folded
Properly 4 squares not at all boldness
Leave your fear and tuck away all kids
@markiegrunn8772
The power this track still has over a dancefloor is simply incredible. Makes you wanna use/abuse ervery muscle to dance. And this comes from someone born in '92... Timeless piece.
@pR0ManiacS
Same feeling but born in 95. Timeless pieces like this will never die.
@crimineel
i am really proud of you
@16Sirens
What a powerful 🎶 that wakes up da soul to new awareness to what is ours to claim 💃🏽⬆️🕺🏾.....that power from within to take what is ours to be stronger 🆙️💙♈️❤️♍️🙏🏽🔆🌛
@johnnynoppe2464
Born in '65 and I love it very much. This kinda music brings me to a higher level when it comes to happiness.
@undecidedmarkus
The track is relevant in today’s society we need this song played in every radio stations immediately!
@nataliefletcher3413
WORD
@boombunmi9061
I can't see it ever being played on Radio 4.
@abrahampalmer1153
this type of music puts me in a awesome mood forget all my problems type music old school funk house and r&b puts me in a awesome mood. smooth beats and great messages.
@giancarlopetroni3093
when this track was realesd and I heard it for the first time in a house club in belgium I went mad and danced it with all my body, heart and soul!