Jonathan has been writing songs since 2007, and previously released a self-titled EP under the name 'Maffiss'. His debut album as 'Rivers & Robots' was released on 12th August 2011 and was entirely self-recorded in a home studio, as was the follow-up 'Take Everything' which was released on the 20th July 2012.
Arise
Rivers & Robots Lyrics
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We lift You up
Lord Jesus, in our worship
We lift You up
We lift You up
We lift You up
Lord Jesus, in the way we live
There is no one like You
There is no one like You
There is no one like You
We lift You up
So I arise, arise, arise
And glorify Your name
Glorify Your name
I know that You're alive
You paid the highest price to have me
Near to Your throne
The lyrics of “Arise,” a worship song by Rivers & Robots, express the band’s love and devotion for Jesus. The chorus emphasizes the act of lifting Jesus up in worship and in the way one lives their life. The first two stanzas repeat this message, stating that there is no one like Jesus and that He is the subject of their worship. The lead singer urges himself and the listeners to arise and glorify Jesus’ name, acknowledging that Jesus is very much alive and has paid a high price for the privilege of having us near to His throne.
The song is characterized by its catchy melody and simple, repetitive lyrics that echo what one might hear in a church service. The different repetitions of “We lift you up, Lord Jesus” and “There is no one like you” encourage the listener to adopt a posture of reverence and surrender to a higher power. The lyrics that embody the most profound sentiments of the song are the lines about the resurrection of Jesus and the cost it had for mankind. By offering a personal and emotive interpretation of these beliefs, the song inspires believers to feel connected to God and to express their feelings towards Him through worship.
Line by Line Meaning
We lift You up
We raise You higher in our praise
We lift You up
We exalt You in every moment
Lord Jesus, in our worship
Jesus, You are the center of our adoration
We lift You up
We lift You higher in our praise
We lift You up
We exalt You in every moment
Lord Jesus, in the way we live
Jesus, You are evident in our lives and actions
We lift You up
We raise You higher in our praise
We lift You up
We exalt You in every moment
There is no one like You
There is no comparison to You
There is no one like You
No one matches Your greatness
There is no one like You
You are unmatched and unparalleled
We lift You up
We raise You higher in our praise
So I arise, arise, arise
I awaken to glorify You
And glorify Your name
I give You all the honor and praise
Glorify Your name
I exalt Your name above all else
I know that You're alive
I believe that You rose from the dead
You paid the highest price to have me
You sacrificed everything to redeem me
Near to Your throne
I am brought into Your presence
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Valerie Benavidez
My husband has this song set as his alarm clock to get up in the morning. My first thought gets to be, "I lift You up." It's such a gentle perfect way to start the day!
Aluino dos Anjos
i think i am going to do the same thing . waking up lifting Him up
Misty Madrid
You paid the Highest Price to have me <3 Thank you, Lord. This song just brought me to tears of joy and thanksgiving.
Vanessa Lima
Quanto mais ouço mais me apaixono R&R.😍🇧🇷👏
Elica
Jesus eu te amo! 😭
Shnickers123
I just found you about a month ago and quickly you guys became one of my favorite bands…I can feel the praise in all of your songs and that is very rare these days! Thank you, Sean Shinick, Bham, Al
Elias Saez
Beautiful!! 🎶🎵
Bryan Richard
Top , bem melhor do que as músicas brasileira
Forevercristina
I accidentally selected this song, but love it!🥰
Júnior Martins
👏👏👏👏 beautiful song!👏👏👏👏