RISE
Pretty Maids Lyrics

So many promises
There are countless promises made left and right.

From master to slave
These promises are made by those in power to those who have little power.

All lies and emptiness
The promises made are all false and offer little to no value.

From the cradle to the grave
These empty promises are made throughout one's entire lifetime.

We don't need words but action
Empty promises and talk won't get us anywhere. We need action to see real change.

We want it here
We want change to happen now, in our immediate surroundings.

We want it now
We don't want to keep waiting for change that never comes.

What do you think they're doing?
What are those in power actually doing to help us?

For you and me
These promises are supposed to be for the benefit of everyday people like us.

Better save your life from ruin
It's important to take action and rise up to prevent our lives from being ruined by empty promises.

Rise up
We need to take action and rise up against those in power who make empty promises.

Cry out to the nation
We need to make our voices heard by the entire nation to demand change.

Break out off your shell
We need to break free from inaction and be proactive in creating change.

TV generation
The current generation is consumed by the media and entertainment, which distracts us from taking action.

Go out, give'em hell
We need to take action fearlessly and aggressively to demand change.

You've got to clean your claws
We need to defend ourselves, protect our interests and take action.

Don't take no more
We can't keep accepting empty promises and inaction. We need to demand change now.

Don't have to hide away
We don't need to hide our true selves or be ashamed of who we are.

From the colour of your skin
We don't need to feel inferior or discriminated against because of our race.

And you don't have to bear the cross
We don't need to suffer the consequences of someone else's wrongdoings.

And suffer from their sins
We shouldn't be the ones to bear the burden of someone else's actions.

Got to believe in something
We need to have faith in something, even if we don't know what that something is.

Though you have faith in nothing
Even if you feel like you believe in nothing, it's still important to believe in something.

Life's like a bullet to your head
Life can be short and unforgiving, so it's important to take action and make the most of it.

You've got to come out
We need to take action, come out of our shells, and make ourselves heard to demand change.

What's your conclusion
What do you believe after seeing all of the empty promises and inaction?

Now do you believe
Have you had a change of heart?

In a silent revolution?
Can change be achieved through peaceful means?

Don't put your trust in the flames of the flag
We can't rely on symbols or superficial patriotism to achieve real change.

Who's gonna wash off the blood from the tracks?
Who will take responsibility for the damage and destruction caused by inaction?

When do the lion
When will those in power act in the best interest of the people they serve?

Lie down with the lamb?
When will differences be set aside to achieve unity and peace?

When do we drop down
When will we finally end the violence and chaos?

The guns from our hands?
When will we finally stop fighting and start compromising?

You see we build this world on solid ground
We can create a better world with a strong foundation.

Do you want to see it all come down?
Do you want to see everything we've built crumble from empty promises and inaction?