Raise It Up
The IMPACT Repertory Theatre Lyrics
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And I'm wondering how
I'm gonna work it out
Oh
My friends keep on telling me
How I don't need that man
But they don't really understand
Too many pressures in reality
With dealing with the pain
The stress and poverty
And I gotta be myself because
There's nobody else for me
(No)
(Hang in there with me)
Sometimes it takes
A different kind of love
To raise a child
(So don't give up)
So don't give up
(When pressures come down)
Sometimes it takes
A different kind of dream
To make you smile
(So raise it up)
So raise
(Hang in there with me)
Sometimes we need
Another helping hand
To show the way
(So don't give up)
So don't give up
(When pressures come down)
Sometimes it seems impossible
And that's why we pray
(So raise it up)
We pray
Seems to be
Nothing left for me
Momma's gone
Daddy didn't wanna be
And now I'm all by myself
Wondering where is love
Or should I just give up
(Ya know)
Life falls down on me
Cuts into my soul
But I know I got the strength
To make it through it all
'Cause I'm still standing tall
Breaking through these walls
I'm gonna give my all
Feeling like
A motherless child
Pain cuts into my soul
It's bringing me down
Can't find my smile
On the face
Of a motherless child
I'm gonna break
Down these walls
Gonna give my all
Ya know
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Hang in there with me)
Sometimes it takes
A different kind of love
To raise a child
(So don't give up)
So don't give up
(When pressures come down)
Sometimes it takes
A different kind of dream
To make you smile
(So raise it up)
So raise it up
(Hang in there with me)
Sometimes we need
Another helping hand
To show you the way
(So don't give up)
(When pressures come down)
Sometimes it seems impossible
That's why we pray
So raise it up
The song "Raise It Up" by The IMPACT Repertory Theatre is an empowering song that tells a story of a child who is forced to grow up quickly and face the harsh realities of life without a father figure in the house. The singer wonders how they are going to work it out, with the stress of poverty, pain, and pressures of reality weighing them down. Despite the difficulties, the child states that they're going to give their all to make it through.
The lyrics highlight the importance of love, dreams, and support from others in such challenging situations. The child acknowledges that sometimes it takes a different kind of love and dream to make them smile and raise a child, while also stating that sometimes they need another helping hand to show the way. The song concludes with the child acknowledging that sometimes it seems impossible to go on, but they pray to God to raise them up.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are a reminder that even in the most challenging situations, there is always hope and that one can rise above their circumstances with the help of love, dreams, and the support of others.
Line by Line Meaning
No father figure in the house
There is no male mentor present in my household
And I'm wondering how
I am uncertain of how to approach my situation
I'm gonna work it out
I will find a solution to my problem
My friends keep on telling me
My peers frequently advise me
How I don't need that man
I do not require a male figure in my life
But they don't really understand
However, they lack full comprehension of my circumstances
There's far
My reality is full of
Too many pressures in reality
An overwhelming number of responsibilities
With dealing with the pain
Including coping with emotional suffering
The stress and poverty
Experiencing economic hardship
And I gotta be myself because
I must rely on my own abilities and qualities
There's nobody else for me
As no one else will step up to help
(No)
(Hang in there with me)
Please stay by my side
Sometimes it takes
In certain situations,
A different kind of love
I require a distinct type of love
To raise a child
To raise a child successfully
(So don't give up)
So please do not surrender
When pressures come down
When faced with adversity
Sometimes it takes
At times, it requires
A different kind of dream
An alternate type of aspiration
To make you smile
To bring joy to your life
(So raise it up)
Therefore, lift your spirits
So raise
Rise
(Hang in there with me)
Please stay by my side
Sometimes we need
On occasion, it is essential
Another helping hand
To receive aid from someone else
To show the way
To offer guidance
(When pressures come down)
When faced with adversity
Sometimes it seems impossible
Occasionally, it feels insurmountable
And that's why we pray
Which is why we pray
(So raise it up)
Therefore, lift your spirits
We pray
We plead to a higher power for assistance
Seems to be
It appears as though
Nothing left for me
There is nothing remaining in my life
Momma's gone
My mother is no longer present
Daddy didn't wanna be
My father chose not to remain in my life
And now I'm all by myself
As a result, I am now alone
Wondering where is love
Questioning the existence of love
Or should I just give up
Considering surrendering
(Ya know)
Life falls down on me
Life constantly puts pressure on me
Cuts into my soul
It hurts me deeply
But I know I got the strength
Despite this, I have the capability
To make it through it all
To overcome any obstacle
'Cause I'm still standing tall
As I am resilient and stand firm
Breaking through these walls
Piercing through these barriers
I'm gonna give my all
I will give my all to succeed
Feeling like
Feeling similar to
A motherless child
A person without a maternal influence
Pain cuts into my soul
Experiencing deep emotional pain
It's bringing me down
It is causing me to feel depressed
Can't find my smile
Unable to feel joy
On the face
From the expression
Of a motherless child
Of a person without a maternal influence
I'm gonna break
I will overcome
Down these walls
These barriers
Gonna give my all
I will give everything I have
(Ya know)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R.l. Iii Altman, Titus Printice Glover, James Dewitt Yancey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@monsemendezhernandez1770
I love this song just does not get tired of hearing it .... I love music, as simple as tha
@emilier.6780
Haha I always thought it was "oh precious comedown" instead of "when pressures come down"!!! Love this song and August Rush!
@forthelastime
I get goosebumps everytime
@jasmeenrivera6388
I love August Rush OMG
@Senso563
So, don't give up!
@dianajimenez8773
:3 muy linda en verdad me hace sentir bien hace que mi mente no se rinda y siga adelante a pesar de las abversidades es una cancion que te indica que a pesar de los problemas tienes que salir adelante
@linamarrietao1316
Me gusta Muchisimooo esta canción....Es demasiado Linda...!! :D
@IHadToChooseThis1
Who is the first person singing? Does anyone know his name?
@lupitaramirez2565
whats the name of the song
@fernandoperbone1388
Raise It Up '-'