RISE
The Crucified Lyrics

when my life was empty
During a time when I felt sad and unfulfilled.

when my life was dead
During a time when I felt hopeless, like nothing mattered.

the pain was taking over
The sadness I felt was so intense it felt like it was consuming me.

and i wanted life to end
I was so overwhelmed by my sadness that I thought ending my life was the only solution.

"it's time...to say... goodbye...for good..."
I was preparing to say a final goodbye and end my life.

then one day God showed me
At some point, I had a religious experience or revelation.

gave me a reason to live
Through my faith, I found something to live for and a sense of purpose.

showed me there was hope
My faith gave me a reason to believe that things could get better.

in the love he gives
My faith showed me that love could be found in God's teachings and in living a life based on those teachings.

rise - rise and hold your head up high
Expressing the idea to rise above one's problems and not let them defeat you.

stand - stand you are his child
Reminding the listener that they are a child of God and should stand tall and be proud of that fact.

we've been in bondage for too long
Acknowledging that people might feel trapped in their sadness, pain, or struggles for long periods of time due to mental or physical illness, abuse, or other difficulties.

it's time to rise up, in him be strong
Encouraging listeners to find strength in their faith to overcome their struggles.

we'll leave the past behind
Assuring the listener that they can move beyond their past and not let it define them.

in him, move on
Encouraging the listener to find guidance in their faith to move forward in life.

my God is a shield about me
Expressing the idea that God's protection is like a shield from the hardships of the world.

and he is the lifter of my head
Reinforcing the idea that one's faith can give them a sense of pride and self-worth.

satan tries to cut me down
Using language from the Bible to express that evil or negative influences might try to harm someone's faith.

my God always protects
Reassuring the listener that their faith can protect them from harm and give them strength.

in my God...no wickedness... is found...and so
Emphasizing the purity and goodness of God's teachings and how they can guide the listener.

satan night and day tries to stop me
Reinforcing the idea that negative influences might actively try to undermine one's faith or well-being.

seeking out to destroy
Using dramatic and biblical language to emphasize the idea of active harm being done to someone's faith.

my God turns his snares upon himself
Using language from the Bible to express that evil will eventually turn on itself.

rendering null and void
Expressing the idea that any harm or negativity will not succeed and will be undone.

don't despair keep the faith
Using language from the Bible to encourage the listener not to succumb to negative emotions and to have faith in God.

keep fighting, in his word be courageous and strong
Emphasizing the importance of staying committed to one's faith and teachings to find strength and courage.

we shall have victory for it's written
Reinforcing the idea that success and victory are promised in the Bible.

and we are the children of God
Reinforcing the idea that the listener is loved by God and part of a larger spiritual community.

the gates of hell shall not prevail
Exaggerating that nothing can stop someone's faith or God's love.

there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Expressing the idea of hope and optimism that things will get better.

a beacon to all who seek we shall have victory so soon soon taste victory
Reinforcing the idea that success and victory are within reach and that the listener should celebrate that fact.