RISE
Presence Lyrics


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We must organize
Come together
Fortified
Shore to shore
And rise
The things that we have seen
May be sore to the eyes
Planes tore through the skies

Our way of life on hold
We never fold
We rise
Poor innocent lives
Friends, husbands, and wives
What do we say to our children
When we look into their eyes

One moment in time
Forever embedded in our minds
Through heartache and pain
We will find
An unrelenting pride
That we will not go down without a fight

Our way of life on hold
We never fold
We rise
Poor innocent lives
Friends, husbands, and wives
What do we say to our children when a mother or father dies?

Our way of life on hold
We never fold
We rise
Poor innocent lives
Friends, husbands, and wives




What do we say to our children
When we look into their eyes?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Presence's song "Rise" are an anthem of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The song speaks to the experiences of the September 11th attacks and the aftermath that followed. The first verse of the song stresses the importance of unity and solidarity in moments of crisis. The call to "organize" and "come together" is an assertion that collective action is necessary to overcome obstacles. The phrase "fortified shore to shore" speaks to the way that the events of 9/11 united communities across the country in a common cause.


The second verse of the song embodies the pain and suffering that many experienced in the aftermath of 9/11. The "innocent lives" lost and the subsequent loss of "mothers and fathers" caused a great deal of suffering and uncertainty for many people. The song hints at the way that parents may struggle to explain to their children what has happened in the wake of the attacks. Yet, through all of this, the song asserts that individuals can find strength and pride in the face of hardship. The affirmation "We will not go down without a fight" underscores the idea that resilience is a form of resistance.


Line by Line Meaning

We must organize
We need to come together and work in an organized way to achieve our goals.


Come together
We need to unite as one and work towards a common cause.


Fortified
We need to be strong and steadfast in our efforts.


Shore to shore
We need to cover all corners, from one end to the other.


And rise
Despite adversity, we will triumph and emerge victorious.


The things that we have seen
The events that we have witnessed are disturbing and distressing.


May be sore to the eyes
What we have seen is painful and difficult to bear.


Planes tore through the skies
The tragedy was marked by planes crashing into buildings.


Our way of life on hold
Our daily routine has been disrupted.


We never fold
We will not give up or succumb to the challenges we face.


Poor innocent lives
Many innocent people lost their lives in the tragedy.


Friends, husbands, and wives
Those who perished included individuals with close relationships to others.


What do we say to our children
It's difficult to explain the tragedy to young, innocent minds.


When we look into their eyes
When we see their worried, confused expressions.


One moment in time
The event was a singular moment that changed everything.


Forever embedded in our minds
The memory of the event will haunt us forever.


Through heartache and pain
Despite the immense emotional pain we experience.


We will find
Ultimately, we will discover.


An unrelenting pride
A sense of unshakable dignity and self-assuredness.


That we will not go down without a fight
We will keep fighting, undeterred by the challenges.


What do we say to our children when a mother or father dies?
How can we explain the death of a parent to a child?




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MARK C. GARRETT

1. Soundcheck 00:00
2. Hold Up 3:12
3. Tonz of Fun 6:27
4. Van Down By The River 9:23
5. Again and Again 13:06
6. Remember 16:58
7. (Who Says) Rock is Dead 20:16
8. The New One 23:23
9. One Final Breath 26:43
10. Bound To Ascend 31:08
11. Lose Yourself 34:17
12. Rise 37:57



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MARK C. GARRETT

1. Soundcheck 00:00
2. Hold Up 3:12
3. Tonz of Fun 6:27
4. Van Down By The River 9:23
5. Again and Again 13:06
6. Remember 16:58
7. (Who Says) Rock is Dead 20:16
8. The New One 23:23
9. One Final Breath 26:43
10. Bound To Ascend 31:08
11. Lose Yourself 34:17
12. Rise 37:57

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