From barefoot festivals to candle lit bars Tom has been silencing audiences since he's taken his music to the stage, music best described as a unique blend of soul and folk, music that can draw you in with intimate finger picking and raw lyrics before raising you with a percussive, soulful chorus.
At the centre of the music are the lyrically intimate and poetic narratives that reflect and express the great and small themes of moving and changing through this life.
New Zealand born, now based in Byron Bay Australia, Tom has just finished his second record 'From Up There', following the release of his first album 'Wishing wells' in 2012.
RISE
Tom Francis Lyrics
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They've been coming for a while
Was hiding from dangers, that i geard in the bright nights
And I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
Slip through the fingers
Of the hands that held me up
It's a feeling that lingers
And it overflows my cup and I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
My head looks francis
And my heart
The lyrics of Tom Francis's song "Rise" depict a personal journey of transformation and empowerment. The singer acknowledges that he has been going through changes, which have been happening gradually. He has been hiding from dangers, possibly in the form of negative thoughts or experiences, which he encountered during the bright nights. However, he is ready to confront these challenges and take his final step towards rising above them. He holds up his hands, probably as a gesture of surrender or acceptance, before he embarks on his upward journey. He repeats the word "rise" multiple times to emphasize the idea of overcoming obstacles and emerging stronger.
The next verse of the song talks about slipping through the fingers of the hands that held him up. This could be a metaphor for leaving behind the people or forces that were weighing him down and moving forward with renewed confidence. He feels a sense of overflow in his cup, which could mean fulfillment, abundance or happiness. He repeats the chorus, emphasizing the idea of rising above all the troubles and bad times in his life.
The lyrics of "Rise" are open to interpretation, and they could hold different meanings for different people. However, the overarching theme of the song is about embracing change and facing challenges with courage and determination. It is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Was going through changes
I was experiencing changes in my life
They've been coming for a while
These changes have been occurring consistently for some time
Was hiding from dangers, that i geard in the bright nights
I was avoiding potential risks or threats that I heard about during the night
And I
At this point in time
Hold up my hands
I raise my hands up
This will be my final step
This action will mark the end of my journey
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Before I lift myself up to a higher level
Through all of the troubles in my life
Throughout all of the difficulties I've encountered
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
Despite all the negative comments, how will we succeed?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
I will lift myself up
Slip through the fingers
Easily pass through
Of the hands that held me up
Of the people who previously supported me
It's a feeling that lingers
The sensation remains long after the event has passed
And it overflows my cup and I
It fills me up and I
Hold up my hands
I raise my hands up
This will be my final step
This action will mark the end of my journey
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Before I lift myself up to a higher level
Through all of the troubles in my life
Throughout all of the difficulties I've encountered
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
Despite all the negative comments, how will we succeed?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
I will lift myself up
My head looks francis
I am confident and composed
And my heart
And in my heart
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Natalia Plyska
Was going through changes
They've been coming for a while
Was hiding from dangers, that i geard in the bright nights
And I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?.
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
Slip through the fingers
Of the hands that held me up
It's a feeling that lingers
And it overflows my cup and I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
My head looks francis
And my heart
Alt
For everyone who likes this song like me! Enjoy and sing!!!
Was going through changes
They've been coming for a while
Was hiding from dangers, that i geard in the bright nights
And I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?.
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
Slip through the fingers
Of the hands that held me up
It's a feeling that lingers
And it overflows my cup and I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
My head looks francis
And my heart
Natalia Plyska
Was going through changes
They've been coming for a while
Was hiding from dangers, that i geard in the bright nights
And I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?.
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
Slip through the fingers
Of the hands that held me up
It's a feeling that lingers
And it overflows my cup and I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
My head looks francis
And my heart
woody
three years later i’m still in love with this song and all your other songs, so glad that you’re still making music!!
Alt
For everyone who likes this song like me! Enjoy and sing!!!
Was going through changes
They've been coming for a while
Was hiding from dangers, that i geard in the bright nights
And I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?.
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
Slip through the fingers
Of the hands that held me up
It's a feeling that lingers
And it overflows my cup and I
Hold up my hands
This will be my final step
Before I rise, rise, rise, rise, rise
Through all of the troubles in my life
Through all of the bad toes said how we'll find?
I'm gonna ri-hi-ise
My head looks francis
And my heart
woody
Hey! I saw you at Surfers paradise and bought your album, I love it so much and you're singing is so calming and relaxing, I play it everyday in my car before I go to school :D
I'm so glad I met you and got you're album!
Love you're music! <3
rachel2046
Beautiful song. Got me through some tough times.
Kashi and Marley Jane
So incredibly good that I sent it to all my closest people this morning to lift them up too. Thank you for this 🙏
M Furughi
Beautiful, heart warming and inspiring.
Donna Derull
🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love this song so much
Sylwia Bahaitka
This song is so comforting. Love at first hearing:) thanks Tom
Stilllearns 2
I teach a young fella who knows you. I put this song on our class playlist today. the kids are all with it and you've got a new fan in me.