Their only album to date is Remedy, produced in June 2003 under Warner Bros. Records. The band seems now nothing more then the few .mp3s scattered across the forgotten recesses of unplayed directories of those who are actually reading this, as even their old website (http://www.strangecelebrity.com/strangeindex.html) has been reduced to a domain squatter. Eh, too bad, thanks for scrobbling!
RISE
Strange Celebrity Lyrics
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Down here on this dark road alone
When the moon is bright
But there's no light to light my way
Looking down over the edge again
Well, I can see what I have done
And I'm guilty but I won't be
When I fall, you catch me
When I'm down, I reach for you
From the ashes, you save me
And I rise
Floating underneath your wings
I can see it all so clearly
But I have nothing
You give everything to me, to me
When I fall, you catch me
When I'm down, I reach for you
From the ashes, you save me
And I rise
Shine your light on me
Come and set me free
Take it all from me
So I can rise, yeah
When I fall, you catch me
And when I'm down, I reach for you
From the ashes, you save me
And I rise
The lyrics of "Rise" by Strange Celebrity speak to the notion of being lost and alone, but ultimately finding redemption through the support and love of someone else. The song begins with the singer addressing this person, asking "Did you hear me when I called?" and explaining that they are "Down here on this dark road alone" with no light to guide them. However, the song soon turns more positive as the singer sings about how they have been saved by this person, who catches them when they fall and lifts them up. The lyrics suggest that this person is the reason that the singer is able to "rise" and overcome the darkness in their life.
The imagery in the verses of the song is particularly striking, with references to the moon and the edge of a road helping to create a sense of unease and uncertainty. The chorus, in contrast, is much more hopeful and uplifting, with the repeated refrain of "When I fall, you catch me / When I'm down, I reach for you / From the ashes, you save me / And I rise" providing a sense of security and assurance. The final lines of the song, where the singer pleads for this person to "shine your light on me / Come and set me free / Take it all from me / So I can rise," are particularly powerful in their vulnerability and reliance on this relationship.
Overall, "Rise" by Strange Celebrity is a powerful and poignant song about finding light in darkness and overcoming obstacles through the support of others. The lyrics are evocative and emotional, painting a vivid picture of the singer's journey from loneliness to redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you hear me when I called?
Asking the listener if they can hear the singer's plea for help
Down here on this dark road alone
Feeling isolated and helpless in a dark place
When the moon is bright
In moments of clarity and hope
But there's no light to light my way
Feeling lost and uncertain despite moments of hope
Looking down over the edge again
Considering the consequences of one's actions
Well, I can see what I have done
Taking responsibility for one's past actions
And I'm guilty but I won't be
Acknowledging guilt but refusing to let it define oneself
Because of you, because of you, yeah
Being grateful for the support and love of someone else
When I fall, you catch me
Relying on someone else to help get back up
When I'm down, I reach for you
Turning to someone else for support in difficult times
From the ashes, you save me
Overcoming difficult situations with the help of someone else
And I rise
Succeeding and growing as a result of overcoming obstacles
Floating underneath your wings
Feeling safe and protected in the presence of someone else
I can see it all so clearly
Having a clearer understanding of oneself and one's situation with the help of someone else
But I have nothing
Feeling empty or lacking despite the support of someone else
You give everything to me, to me
Being grateful for someone else's love and support
Shine your light on me
Asking for someone else's guidance and help
Come and set me free
Asking for help in freeing oneself from difficult situations
Take it all from me
Willing to give up everything in order to overcome difficult situations
So I can rise, yeah
Looking to grow and succeed despite difficult circumstances
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL LANCE ABBOTT, PHILIP ANSELMO, PHILIP HANSEN ANSELMO, REX BROWN, REX ROBERT BROWN, VINCENT PAUL ABBOTT
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