Rise Up
Rivethead Lyrics


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You've got to fight for something or your life is nothing

You take a stand, draw a line in the sand, or the world means nothing

Its time you realize your worth, Its time you rise up from the earth

Its time you start to realize, its time you, you, you
Fight, Fight, Fight Till theres nothing left to give

Rise Up If you want to live

Fight, Fight, Fight Cuz theres more to life than this

Rise Up Keep things positive

You've got to fail at some things - Get used to suffering

You gotta make plans, take a risk and get slammed, and regret nothing

Its time you taste your own success Its time you rise above the rest

Its time you start to realize, its time you, you, you

Fight, Fight, Fight Till theres nothing left to give

Rise Up If you want to live

Fight, Fight, Fight Cuz theres more to life than this

Rise Up Keep things positive

You've gotta rise above it Or learn to love it

You find your place Make peace with the rest

Stake your claim at something

Its time you stand above the rest, its time to show the world your best

Its time you start to realize, its time you, you, you

Fight, Fight, Fight Till theres nothing left to give

Rise Up If you want to live

Fight, Fight, Fight Cuz theres more to life than this

Rise Up Keep things positive

Fight, Fight, Fight Till theres nothing left to give

Rise Up If you want to live

Fight, Fight, Fight Cuz theres more to life than this





Rise Up Keep things positive

Overall Meaning

The first verse of “Rise Up” is focused on the idea of fighting for something in your life or your life is nothing. It’s important to take a stand and make a choice; otherwise, the world is meaningless. The lyrics are a call to action to realize one’s worth and to rise up from the earth. The use of the word “realize” emphasizes the idea that self-awareness is key. The repetition of “its time you” emphasizes that the choice is yours, and you must take control.


The second verse emphasizes that failure is part of the process of becoming successful. The lyrics encourage taking risks and learning from them. By tasting your own success and rising above the rest, regardless of the suffering and risks taken, you empower yourself with the knowledge and experience to keep pushing forward. The words “stake your claim at something” express the importance of finding purpose and taking ownership of one's life. The repetition of “fight, fight, fight” reinforces the idea of perseverance and the need to do what it takes to achieve success.


Overall, the song aims to inspire and motivate listeners to take control of their lives by finding their purpose and pushing forward regardless of the obstacles they face. The lyrics emphasize the importance of self-awareness, the willingness to take risks and fail, and the constant pursuit of success.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got to fight for something or your life is nothing
If you don't stand up for what you believe in, then there's no purpose to your life


You take a stand, draw a line in the sand, or the world means nothing
You need to make a clear decision about what you stand for, or else everything else is meaningless


Its time you realize your worth, Its time you rise up from the earth
You need to recognize your own value and start striving for more


Its time you start to realize, its time you, you, you
It's time for you specifically to take action


Fight, Fight, Fight Till theres nothing left to give
Don't give up until you've put everything you have into the fight


Rise Up If you want to live
You need to rise up and take control of your life if you want to truly live


Fight, Fight, Fight Cuz theres more to life than this
There is more to life than simply existing, so keep fighting for more


Rise Up Keep things positive
Even as you fight, maintain a positive attitude to keep moving forward


You've got to fail at some things - Get used to suffering
Failure and pain are inevitable, so learn how to deal with them and keep pushing forward


You gotta make plans, take a risk and get slammed, and regret nothing
To achieve great things, you need to take risks and be willing to fail without regret


Its time you taste your own success Its time you rise above the rest
You deserve to experience success and stand out from others


You've gotta rise above it Or learn to love it
Either find a way to overcome your obstacles, or find a way to make them work for you


You find your place Make peace with the rest
Find where you belong and learn to accept the things you can't change


Stake your claim at something
Find something to work towards and make it your own


Its time you stand above the rest, its time to show the world your best
Stop blending in and start standing out, so you can show the world what you're truly capable of




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