Rise Up
Tom Morello Lyrics

Living in the big city
The song is about living in a big city.

The American dream
The American dream is out of reach for many people in the city due to greed.

Is far roaming in the streets of greed
The American dream is not easy to attain because greed is everywhere in the city.

Everywhere I turn I'm on a mission for more
The artist is always looking for something better in the city.

But I ain't selling my soul
The artist is determined to keep their integrity and not compromise themselves for success.

With the dope there's no girl
Success obtained through drugs and other illegal means is not worth it.

I'm on a one way box to the top
The singer is determined to succeed and is on a one-way path to the top.

Hitting the strip but got a sound that would rally the block
The artist's music is powerful and has the ability to unite people.

I'm in the fast lane and I wont stop
The artist is moving quickly towards success and won't slow down.

You ain't nothing but talk
People who talk but don't take action are insignificant.

You Couldn't hang on the rope by ball
Those who can't keep up with the singer's pace will be left behind.

This life that I live
The artist's lifestyle is fast-paced and challenging.

It ain't for the weak
The singer's lifestyle requires strength and perseverance.

Got my roddy gangster that came off the street
The singer surrounds themselves with people who have overcome tough situations.

I'm trying to keep the peace
The singer wants to avoid conflict and violence.

But I gotta keep my pace
The artist can't slow down for anyone, even though they want to avoid conflict.

Got these drunk police
The police are causing problems for the artist.

Want me all rappy
The police want to arrest the singer on false charges.

And I'm searching for the higher ground
The singer is looking for a way to rise above their current situation.

I want my head in the sky
The artist wants to achieve great success.

So high that I cant come down
The artist wants to maintain their success and not fall from the top.

Leave your lies in every town across the nation
The artist wants to leave a positive impact on many places and not be associated with dishonesty.

Cause you can never stop to play
The singer won't stop working towards success.

Gotta Rise up (to the top, to the top)
The artist has to keep working towards success and reaching the top.

Cant stop (How high can you get?)
The singer won't quit and will continue to strive for greater success.

Cause what goes up must come down
The singer knows that eventually everything will come to an end.

Rise Up (Rise Up)
The singer is encouraging listeners to rise up and work towards their own success.

How high can you get?
The artist is asking the listener how far they think they can go in life.

Cruising in the drop Chevy
The artist is in a convertible Chevy.

Got my foot on the floor
The singer is driving fast.

I'm hitting switches and my brim is heavy
The singer is adjusting the car's suspension and their hat is expensive and flashy.

You wanna look inside
People are curious about the artist's life and success.

And see who's crossing the brine
People are trying to figure out how the artist has achieved success.

Curiosity is killing you
People are overly interested in the artist's life.

With stick in the prime
The singer is at the height of their success and popularity.

I get high from the brim in the set
The artist is proud of their hat and it brings them great joy.

Never gripping the square
The singer doesn't conform to societal norms.

But all you haters couldn't hold my.
The singer won't let negativity bring them down.

Don't need a clip for my ? straight
The singer doesn't need a magazine for their gun because it's already loaded and ready to go.

You should leave it alone
The artist warns others not to mess with them.

And check your toe cause my line will spit
The artist's lyrics are so powerful they will make others retreat in fear.

This right here's as high as it gets
The singer has achieved the highest level of success.

Somebody likes it, the hell
The singer knows that people enjoy their music despite negative criticism.

Cause you stepped on the sex
The artist thinks that criticism of their success is due to jealousy.

But guess who will show you, you gotta pass the check
The artist knows that achieving success requires hard work and dedication.

Got my clock on deck and my custom vest streets
The artist is always prepared for anything and is well-dressed.

You came, for me I'm the best
The singer is confident in their abilities and knows they're the best.

And you can keep the dress
The artist doesn't care about material possessions and wants others to keep their jealousy to themselves.

Cause I'm smoke at the less
The singer doesn't let negative energy or people bring them down.

Turn a step back I'm tired of getting pushed
The singer is done with being pushed around and wants to take control.

Gotta rise up to the top (to the top)
The singer has to keep working towards success and reaching the top.

Cause what goes up must come down
The artist knows that eventually everything will come to an end.

So we gotta rise up to the Higher ground
The artist encourages listeners to work hard and make a positive change.

I go psycho
The singer is highly energetic and intense.

Crazy Michael Myers
The singer is unpredictable like the horror movie character Michael Myers.

Except the stages on fire going higher
The artist's performances are intense and memorable.

Cause when I lean on a flyer
The artist's music has the power to uplift and motivate people.

There's so much more to make the whole city rise
The artist wants to use their success to make a positive impact on their community.

This defines a man to get the whole world lifted
The singer believes that helping others and spreading positivity is what defines a successful person.

Wall man trying to make a land with a mission
The artist is trying to make big changes and has a clear goal in mind.

There's no way you can stand in this position
The singer is so successful and powerful that others can't stand in their way.

You cant take the heat get the fuck about the tension
The singer doesn't want to associate with people who can't handle the pressure of success.

Go with the will to hustle, you see if we hit the floor
The singer encourages listeners to work hard and hustle to achieve success.

You'll never stop it you ain't got the muscle
The artist thinks that if someone isn't willing to work hard, they'll never be successful.

Were going to world top, homeboy this is the show
The artist is confident that they will achieve global success and recognition.

We gotta blow up the stage be out the door
The singer wants to leave a lasting impact on their audience.

Sometimes we all need an escape
The singer acknowledges that life can be tough and people need a break sometimes.

So when we form our track
The artist wants to make music that people can relate to and use to escape.

Well get your mind while we get the stat
The artist wants to motivate and inspire others through their music.

I made a pack with a crew on the hill
The artist has made a commitment with their friends to work towards success together.

We continue to build with all the people who believe their bill
The singer wants to collaborate with others who share their vision and ambition.