Rise
TOM/JAME Lyrics

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It's been a long day, here in the dirt
I kick off my, my dusty blues
Fear and loathing in me cos I hate to lose
No heroes, no capes, just take me as I stand
I've been a good man a bad man
A better man than I thought can
Cos we fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
Cos we fall, we break, we fail, we rise again

My father said to me, be your own northern star
Cos people they, they wanna see you tumble
He said kid live your life with humour be humble
Cos there'll be days like these when the sun goes down
But don't you bury your head in the sand, I'll understand
We fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
We fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
We fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
We fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
Don't you chase those shadows my son
They'll disappear
Cos time waits for no man, and I'm no man, to wait for time

My father said to me
We fall, we break, we fail, we rise again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to TOM/JAME's song "Rise" reflect on the struggles and challenges faced in life and the resilience needed to overcome them. The opening line, "It's been a long day, here in the dirt," suggests a sense of weariness and being burdened by life's difficulties. The mention of kicking off "dusty blues" alludes to shedding the negativity and heaviness that come with these challenges.

The lyrics go on to acknowledge the fear and loathing that can arise from the fear of failure or losing. The line "No heroes, no capes, just take me as I stand" emphasizes the raw and vulnerable nature of the singer, admitting their imperfections and shortcomings. They have been both a good and bad person, constantly learning and growing from their experiences.

The second verse introduces the wisdom passed down from the singer's father, who advises them to be their own guiding star and not let others' expectations or desire to see them fail affect them. The father encourages the singer to approach life with humor and humility, as there will be challenging moments when things might not go as planned.

The chorus repeats the message of resilience, acknowledging the falls, breaks, and failures in life but emphasizing the importance of rising again. The verses also touch on the fleeting nature of time and the need to seize opportunities and not wait for things to happen.

Overall, the lyrics of "Rise" speak to the universal experience of facing adversity, learning from failures, and finding the strength to keep going.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long day, here in the dirt
I have been through a challenging and tiring day, facing difficulties and setbacks.

I kick off my, my dusty blues
I let go of the sadness and weariness that burdens me.

Fear and loathing in me cos I hate to lose
I feel a sense of anxiety and frustration because I strongly dislike failure.

No heroes, no capes, just take me as I stand
I do not consider myself exceptional or extraordinary; accept me for who I am.

I've been a good man a bad man
I have experienced moments of both virtue and wrongdoing.

A better man than I thought can
I have become a better person than I believed I could be.

Cos we fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
Because we experience moments of defeat, hardship, and mistakes, but we also find ways to overcome and recover.

My father said to me, be your own northern star
My father advised me to be guided by my own principles and goals like a guiding star.

Cos people they, they wanna see you tumble
Because people sometimes enjoy witnessing others' failures and downfalls.

He said kid live your life with humour be humble
He told me to approach life with a sense of humor and to remain modest.

Cos there'll be days like these when the sun goes down
Because there will be challenging and difficult days, when everything seems to go wrong.

But don't you bury your head in the sand, I'll understand
But don't ignore or avoid your problems, I will empathize and comprehend your difficulties.

Don't you chase those shadows my son
Do not waste your time pursuing illusions or imaginary problems, my child.

They'll disappear
Those illusions or problems will eventually fade away.

Cos time waits for no man, and I'm no man, to wait for time
Because time does not wait for anyone, and I am not someone who waits around for time to pass.

We fall, we break, we fail, we rise again
We experience moments of defeat, breakdowns, and failures, but we find ways to recover and become stronger.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Raymond Angry, Solange Knowles, Troy Johnson, Ahmir Khalib Thompson, Devon Welsh, Raphael Saadiq

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