Rise And Fall
Stars Hide Fire Lyrics
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Founded on fear...
Maintained by might
The truth I search for
Is not found in all but lies
Loud speakers call out and remind
Keep minds in line and don't dare step out
These mainstream conforming ways
That my color can't seem to fit
Well into, I'm exposed
And maybe we can make this happen
Maybe we can set this right
I'm sorry for exposing you
All your walls and imperfection
All your fears and all of the flaws you hold inside
That you try so hard to hide from me
Adorned in gold
Maintained by might...
Now
As I am disavowed
I've disavowed these thoughts that keep me down
Don't dare stand up
And maybe we can make this happen
Maybe we can set this right
I'm sorry for exposing you
All your walls and imperfection
All your fears and all of the flaws you hold inside
That you try so hard to hide from me
This is my last attempt...
I lash...out!
This is my last dying plea to you
These misconceptions keep my hands nailed to the cross
Relics, pieces, the images are false
My cynic explanations are breaking down your walls
This is my last challenge, I fall...
As I search for truth
I search for you
In my search for the truth
I've found nothing, but
Broken pieces of you...
The lyrics of Stars Hide Fire's song "Rise And Fall" explore themes of cultural identity, conformity, and the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with societal expectations. The opening lines "Adorned with my ancestral rights / Founded on fear / Maintained by might" suggest a sense of pride and connection to one's cultural heritage, but also acknowledge the influence of fear and power dynamics in its maintenance. The singer expresses a desire to find truth in a world filled with "lies", but is confronted with the pressure to conform to mainstream ideas and beliefs, which do not necessarily align with their identity as a person of color. The repeated "maybe we can make this happen / maybe we can set this right" suggests a hopeful optimism about the possibility of change, but a sense of frustration with the obstacles that stand in the way.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "all your walls and imperfection / all your fears and all of the flaws you hold inside / that you try so hard to hide from me", speaks to the struggle to connect with others on a deep level and to truly see and understand them. The final verse, with its references to the "pieces" and "images" of a false reality, suggests a disillusionment with societal structures and a longing for something more authentic and real.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rise And Fall" paint a complex picture of the struggle to find one's place in the world and to reconcile personal beliefs with societal expectations. The singer's journey towards self-discovery and questioning of the status quo is one that many can relate to and empathize with.
Line by Line Meaning
Adorned with my ancestral rights
Representing my heritage through my actions and beliefs
Founded on fear...
Built upon the fear of the unknown
Maintained by might
Continued through power and force
The truth I search for
Is not found in all but lies
The search for truth is obstructed by the lies surrounding it
Loud speakers call out and remind
Keep posture straight
Keep minds in line and don't dare step out
Authority figures demand conformity and discourage individuality
These mainstream conforming ways
That my color can't seem to fit
Well into, I'm exposed
The pressure to conform to societal norms is isolating for those who don't fit the mold
And maybe we can make this happen
Maybe we can set this right
I'm sorry for exposing you
Trying to fix the problems in society and apologizing for bringing them to light
All your walls and imperfection
All your fears and all of the flaws you hold inside
That you try so hard to hide from me
Acknowledging the barriers that prevent people from being open and honest with each other
Adorned in gold
Maintained by might...
Now
The facade of power and wealth is beginning to crumble
As I am disavowed
I've disavowed these thoughts that keep me down
Don't dare stand up
Feeling rejected by society and suppressing thoughts that could lead to change
This is my last attempt...
I lash...out!
This is a desperate attempt to be heard, even if it means causing a scene
This is my last dying plea to you
These misconceptions keep my hands nailed to the cross
Relics, pieces, the images are false
My cynic explanations are breaking down your walls
Expressing frustration with the myths and misconceptions that prevent progress, while trying to provide a different perspective
This is my last challenge, I fall...
As I search for truth
I search for you
Asking for help in the journey to find truth and meaning
In my search for the truth
I've found nothing, but
Broken pieces of you...
Realizing that even the people and systems we thought were whole are actually fractured and flawed
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