Kelly has also produced and performed in many tracks by other R&B and hip-hop artists. In 1994, Kelly produced and wrote the debut album of R&B singer Aaliyah and in 1995, Kelly co-produced and wrote the song "You Are Not Alone" for Michael Jackson, which was included on Jackson's album, HIStory. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Fuckin' You Tonight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "We Thuggin'" by Fat Joe, "Gigolo" by Nick Cannon, and "Go Getta" by Young Jeezy, and has collaborated for two albums with Jay-Z.
Rise Up
R. Kelly Lyrics
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"I just really feel that we are going to be known as the school that overcame"
I know you're feeling pain right now
And you don't wanna talk right now
I know you're going through something
And you don't wanna be bothered right now
Not gonna lie and say I understand
To hold your hand and be by your side
And together we will get through these times
[Bridge:]
And we will cry together
And we'll fight this together
And we'll be strong together
Stand together, pray together
[Chorus:]
Rise up, when you feel you can't go on
Rise up, when all of your hope is gone
Rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong
Rise, rise up
Rise up, and when the tears start to fall
Rise up, and you feel you've given it your all
Rise up, when your back is up against the wall
Rise, rise up
Now I know the burdens that you've had
And you don't think nobody cares
A storm comes out of nowhere
And you're feeling like it just ain't fair
Not here to preach about the private side, no
'Cause I understand and now is not the time
See I just wanna help you make it right
Walk with you, holding the candle light
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
You see struggle so hard
No color, no color
And you missed the price
You are my sister
I'm your brother
And side by side we'll face this thing
Standing tall, you and me
Rise up, rise
Rise up, rise
Rise up, rise
Hey we gon' rise
Rise up, rise
Rise up, rise
[Chorus x3]
The first two lines of the song suggest the singer's empathy towards someone who is going through a tough time. The lines indicate that the singer understands the pain of the person and that they want to support them regardless. The singer acknowledges that the other person might not feel comfortable opening up, but they're ready to lend an ear in any case. The next few lines of the verse reiterate the singer's intent to be there for the individual in question, and assist them through the difficult times. Through the Bridge section, the singer reminds us that we'll deal with the situation together, fight, cry, and stand alongside each other to get through it all. The chorus that follows depicts the journey of overcoming obstacles firsthand. Through the lyrics "Rise up, when you feel you can't go on," the singer asks the person to pick themselves up and be ready to stand after falling multiple times.
The second verse suggests that the singer understands that the listener's struggles might make them feel like people don't care about them. They acknowledge that the listener may have numerous responsibilities and this can cause mental stress, which can result in emotional distress. The singer reassures the listener that now is not the time to lecture but to help them fix the scenarios troubling them. The singer wants to take a walk with them, holding their hands with a "candlelight," indicating that there is light ahead of them, and together they will navigate through the turmoil.
*R. Kelly, in collaboration with the Atlanta Benefit Committee, wrote the song "Rise Up" to raise funds for the Atlanta Public Schools Educational Excellence Program.
*The song was written in response to the March 2009 Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal, which involved numerous public school educators and led to the resignation of former Superintendent Beverly Hall.
*In May 2009, music producer Timbaland featured his own version of the song on his upcoming album, Shock Value II, featuring vocals from R&B singers Keri Hilson, The Fray.
*All the profits from the song went directly to the Atlanta Public Schools Educational Excellence Program.
*The song was premiered on US radio on December 7, 2009, on V103's The Ryan Cameron Morning Show with Wanda Smith.
*In 2010, the song won the 41st NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video.
*The song was placed on Oprah Winfrey's "Ultimate Grammy Collection" CD in 2010.
*"Rise Up" was featured in the season finale of the HBO series "Treme." (Season 3, Episode 10)
*The song was performed live by R. Kelly during Atlanta's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service on January 17, 2011.
*Keri Hilson and the Victory World Church choir recently performed "Rise Up" in 2018 at the BET Awards in tribute to the late businessman and humanitarian, Nipsey Hussle.
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Line by Line Meaning
I know you're feeling pain right now
I am aware that you are experiencing emotional distress at this moment
And you don't wanna talk right now
I understand that you may not be ready to communicate about what you're going through
I know you're going through something
I recognize that you are experiencing a difficult situation
And you don't wanna be bothered right now
I understand that you may need some space and privacy
Not gonna lie and say I understand
I won't pretend that I completely understand your situation
I just wanna be here for you if I can
I am willing and available to offer my support in any way possible
To hold your hand and be by your side
I want to physically and emotionally support you during this time
And together we will get through these times
We will work through this challenge together and emerge stronger
And we will cry together
We will share our emotions and comfort each other during difficult moments
And we'll fight this together
We will work together to overcome this hardship
And we'll be strong together
Our unity will give us strength to face the challenges ahead
Stand together, pray together
We will support each other and offer our hope and faith in a higher power
Rise up, when you feel you can't go on
Empower yourself to move forward when you feel overwhelmed
Rise up, when all of your hope is gone
Find strength and courage to overcome when you feel like giving up
Rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong
Find resilience and motivation to keep going despite feeling depleted
Rise, rise up
Take action and rise to the occasion
Rise up, and when the tears start to fall
Find a way to keep going even when you feel emotional
Rise up, and you feel you've given it your all
Find the determination to keep pushing forward despite feeling exhausted
Rise up, when your back is up against the wall
Find the courage and creativity to overcome when all seems lost
Now I know the burdens that you've had
I understand the challenges you've faced
And you don't think nobody cares
You may feel like you're alone, but I care about your well-being
A storm comes out of nowhere
Difficult times can arise unexpectedly
And you're feeling like it just ain't fair
You may feel like life is not treating you justly
Not here to preach about the private side, no
I won't lecture you about your personal choices or situation
'Cause I understand and now is not the time
I empathize with you and recognize that now may not be the best moment for advice-giving
See I just wanna help you make it right
I want to support you in finding a solution and overcoming your challenges
Walk with you, holding the candle light
I want to walk alongside you and provide comfort during dark moments
You see struggle so hard
I recognize that you've been struggling immensely
No color, no color
Regardless of race or ethnicity, everyone experiences struggles
And you missed the price
You may feel like you've experienced a grave loss or missed out on a valuable opportunity
You are my sister
I view you as a close and important ally
I'm your brother
I want to support you in the way that a brother would to his sister
And side by side we'll face this thing
We will work together to overcome the obstacle at hand
Standing tall, you and me
We will face the challenge with dignity and pride
Hey we gon' rise
We will overcome our struggles and rise above them
Rise up, rise
Let's take action and rise to the challenge
Rise up, rise
Empower yourself and rise up to face your challenges
[Chorus x3]
Find strength and motivation to overcome your challenges through resilience and empowerment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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