Rising
Susijat Lyrics


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Shrink me down to a lie
Cut me up like a knife
An empty plate for my hunger
An empty glass for my thirst
A broken smile for your might
Swallowed tongues and white eyes
Cold gasoline in my throat
Framing a black hole
A desolating cry
A withering mind
One day to be remembered
One day to be a stranger

Scraping for that glimpse of kindness

Came to see, where you are
Rolled the dice, lost the fight
Cut the chain, broke the dam
Fix the holes, others grow
Said my name, heard the pain
Sweeping thru what is left
Starved the hope, shot the blank
Felt the rain on your face





You’re the fool that waits
The hand that gives, but never takes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Susijat's song "Rising" seem to describe a state of emptiness and despair, an individual in need of something, but feeling like they cannot find what they're looking for. The first verse describes this feeling of being reduced to a lie, like a knife cutting away at reality until all that is left is emptiness. There is a sense of hunger and thirst, but the plate and glass are both empty, making the situation seem even more dire. The broken smile may be an attempt at putting on a brave face, but it's clear that the situation is overwhelming the singer. The next line mentions "swallowed tongues and white eyes," indicating that the situation is causing physical and emotional distress. The mention of "cold gasoline" in the throat is a vivid and unsettling image, further emphasizing the hopeless tone. The phrase "framing a black hole" suggests that everything else in their life may be overshadowed by this one dire situation.


The second verse seems to focus more on action, but the tone remains bleak. The singer is "scraping for that glimpse of kindness," which implies that they are in a desperate state, looking for any spark of hope. However, even when they find someone or something that could possibly help, they feel defeated- they've "rolled the dice, lost the fight." The mention of fixing holes while others grow may be a comment on feeling like they're doing all the work and getting nothing in return, but it's unclear. The line about hearing pain implies that they may be building walls to keep themselves from getting hurt again, but it's not working. Finally, the last line-"you're the fool that waits, the hand that gives, but never takes"- suggests that the singer may have been in a relationship or situation where they gave too much and got nothing back. It may also imply that they will wait for someone else to save them, even when they know they must save themselves.


Overall, "Rising" is a song that reflects on the feeling of emptiness and despair. The lyrics are relatively short, but they paint a vivid and unsettling picture of the singer's mental state.


Line by Line Meaning

Shrink me down to a lie
Make me small and insignificant like a lie, reducing my worth


Cut me up like a knife
Hurt me deeply as if cutting with a sharp tool


An empty plate for my hunger
I have a strong need or desire that is not being met or fulfilled


An empty glass for my thirst
I am deeply in need and desire something that is not there to quench my thirst


A broken smile for your might
I am trying to please you, but I am broken and unable to do so effectively


Swallowed tongues and white eyes
I am overwhelmed and speechless, I am so scared that my eyes cannot hide the fear


Cold gasoline in my throat
I feel a burning sensation in my throat, as if being choked by the harsh reality of life and its circumstances


Framing a black hole
I am sinking into a deep, dark, and seemingly endless abyss with no hope of escape


A desolating cry
A painful cry that reflects the sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness of my situation


A withering mind
My mind is deteriorating, losing strength, and slowly diminishing


One day to be remembered
A day that is significant and unforgettable


One day to be a stranger
A day where I am unrecognizable and unfamiliar


Scraping for that glimpse of kindness
Desperately searching for even the slightest hint of compassion or empathy


Came to see, where you are
Making an effort to find your location and status


Rolled the dice, lost the fight
Took a risk, but failed to succeed


Cut the chain, broke the dam
Break free from a restrictive situation, allowing for a release of pent up emotion or action


Fix the holes, others grow
As I work on improving myself, I see others around me continue to progress and move ahead


Said my name, heard the pain
Acknowledgment of my existence, also means recognizing the hurt that I carry


Sweeping thru what is left
Going through the remaining items or options, leaving nothing behind


Starved the hope, shot the blank
Suppressing the one source of optimism that was left, putting an end to empty dreams


Felt the rain on your face
A powerful emotional release that manifests itself physically as tears rain down one's face


You’re the fool that waits
A person who is foolishly expecting something that will never come


The hand that gives, but never takes
Someone who is always giving but never receiving, leading to an empty and unfulfilled life




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