RISE
feat. Skylar Grey Lyrics
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Getting, getting, getting
You can take a swing at my ego
You can make a run for my crown
Even with an army of people
You ain't gonna take us down
You can aim your evil right at us
Even if your stare makes me nervous
You ain't gonna take us down
There'll be no need for crying
If darkness fills the skies
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise up from the ashes
This world is ours tonight
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise
We will rise
Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting
You can take a swing at my ego
You can make a run for my crown
Even with an army of people
You ain't gonna take us down
You can aim your evil right at us
You can drop your bombs on the ground
Even if your stare makes me nervous
You ain't gonna take us down
There'll be no need for crying
If darkness fills the skies
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise up from the ashes
This world is ours tonight
We'll go on forever
Like the phoenix, we
Will rise
We will rise
Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting
Getting, getting, getting
The song "Rise" by David Guetta featuring Skylar Grey talks about resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyrics describe a determination to overcome any obstacles that come one's way. The lines "You can take a swing at my ego, You can make a run for my crown" suggest that people may try to bring the singer down by attacking their confidence, but the singer remains resolute. The lyrics also touch on the idea of group solidarity and how coming together can lead to strength in the face of opposition, "Even with an army of people, You ain't gonna take us down."
The image of the phoenix rising from the ashes is a powerful symbol of rebirth and renewal. The song uses this symbol to evoke a sense of triumph despite adversity. The lyrics "We'll go on forever, Like the phoenix, we will rise up from the ashes, This world is ours tonight" suggests that difficult situations may arise, but that those challenges will be overcome, and that one will prevail. The chorus is particularly powerful when it repeats the line "We will rise" several times, emphasizing the idea that no matter what comes one's way, they will rise above it.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take a swing at my ego
You can try to hurt my pride
You can make a run for my crown
You can try to take my position of power
Even with an army of people, you ain't gonna take us down
Even if you have a lot of support, you won't defeat us
You can aim your evil right at us
You can try to harm us with your wicked intentions
You can drop your bombs on the ground
You can use extreme measures to try to destroy us
Even if your stare makes me nervous, you ain't gonna take us down
Even if you intimidate me, you won't bring us down
There'll be no need for crying if darkness fills the skies
We won't despair even in the darkest of times
We'll go on forever like the phoenix, we
We'll keep going despite challenges, rising from the ashes like the mythical bird
Will rise up from the ashes, this world is ours tonight
We'll overcome adversity and triumph over the world tonight
We'll go on forever like the phoenix, we
We'll keep persevering, like the phoenix, rising up again and again
Will rise
We'll rise to overcome all obstacles
We will rise
We are determined to rise above all challenges
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID GUETTA, GIORGIO TUINFORT, CLAUDE KELLY, HOLLY HAFERMANN
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