Rise Up

Cypress Hill

About Rise Up

"Rise Up" is the second single from Cypress Hill's eighth studio album, Rise Up. It features guitarist Tom Morello. The song is very similar in style to Tom Morello's recently reformed band Rage Against the Machine.


Year:
2010
3:50
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Living in the big city
The American dream 
Is far roaming in the streets of greed
Everywhere I turn I'm on a mission for more
But I ain't selling my soul
With the dope there's no girl
I'm on a one way box to the top 
Hitting the strip but got a sound that would rally the block 
I'm in the fast lane and I wont stop
You ain't nothing but talk
You Couldn't hang on the rope by ball
This life that I live
It ain't for the weak
Got my roddy gangster that came off the street
I'm trying to keep the peace 
But I gotta keep my pace
Got these drunk police
Want me all rappy
And I'm searching for the higher ground
I want my head in the sky 
So high that I cant come down
Leave your lies in every town across the nation
Cause you can never stop to play

Gotta Rise up (to the top, to the top)
Cant stop (How high can you get?)
Gotta Rise up (to the top, to the top)
Cant stop (How high can you get?)

Cause what goes up must come down
So we gotta rise up to the Higher ground

Rise Up (Rise Up)
Rise Up (Rise Up)
Rise Up (Rise Up)

How high can you get?
Cruising in the drop Chevy
Got my foot on the floor
I'm hitting switches and my brim is heavy
You wanna look inside
And see who's crossing the brine 
Curiosity is killing you
With stick in the prime
I get high from the brim in the set
Never gripping the square
But all you haters couldn't hold my.

Don't need a clip for my ? straight
You should leave it alone
And check your toe cause my line will spit
This right here's as high as it gets
Somebody likes it, the hell
Cause you stepped on the sex
But guess who will show you, you gotta pass the check
Got my clock on deck and my custom vest streets
You came, for me I'm the best
And you can keep the dress
Cause I'm smoke at the less
Turn a step back I'm tired of getting pushed
Gotta rise up to the top (to the top)
Cant stop (How high can you get?)
Gotta rise up to the top (to the top)
Cant stop (How high can you get?)
Cause what goes up must come down
So we gotta rise up to the Higher ground

Rise Up (Rise Up)
Rise Up (Rise Up)
Rise Up (Rise Up)

How high can you get?
I go psycho
Crazy Michael Myers
Except the stages on fire going higher
Cause when I lean on a flyer

There's so much more to make the whole city rise
This defines a man to get the whole world lifted
Wall man trying to make a land with a mission
There's no way you can stand in this position
You cant take the heat get the f*ck about the tension
Go with the will to hustle, you see if we hit the floor 
You'll never stop it you ain't got the muscle
Were going to world top, homeboy this is the show
We gotta blow up the stage be out the door
Sometimes we all need an escape
So when we form our track 
Well get your mind while we get the stat
I made a pack with a crew on the hill
We continue to build with all the people who believe their bill

Gotta Rise up (to the top, to the top)
Cant stop (How high can you get?)
Gotta Rise up (to the top, to the top)
Cant stop (How high can you get?)

Cause what goes up must come down
So we gotta rise up to the Higher ground

Rise Up (Rise Up)
Rise Up (Rise Up)
Rise Up (Rise Up)
How high can you get?

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Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Cuban-American/Latino hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are one of the most well-known groups in West Coast rap and Hip Hop in general and are critically acclaimed for their first two groundbreaking albums. more »

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Written by: Demerick Shelton Ferm, Louis M. Freese, Thomas B. Morello, Senen Reyes

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Cypress Hill" is an American hip-hop group formed in 1988 in South Gate, California. "Rise Up" is one of their hit songs, showcasing their distinct fusion of rock and hip-hop.
Album Information
"Rise Up" is the title track of the group's eighth studio album. The album was released on April 20, 2010 - a nod to 420 culture, which Cypress Hill often references in their lyrics.
Song Collaboration
The song "Rise Up" features the collaboration of popular Grammy-winning guitarist Tom Morello from "Rage Against the Machine."
Diverse Music Influence
"Rise Up" features a mix of genres, with elements from rap, rock, and funk, showcasing Cypress Hill's ability to cross over different styles of music.
Lyrics Significance
The song's lyrics talk about standing up for your rights and fighting against societal issues.
Chart Performance
"Rise Up" reached the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart, indicating a substantial degree of popularity among listeners.
Music Video Presence
The music video for "Rise Up" has accumulated millions of views on YouTube, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal.
Lengthy Interval
"Rise Up" was Cypress Hill’s first new album in six years, following 'Till Death Do Us Part' in 2004. The song symbolizes a return to music for the band after this hiatus.
Producers
The album "Rise Up" was produced by Jim Jonsin, Pete Rock, and Mike Shinoda among others. Mike Shinoda is also the band member of Linkin Park.
Social Commentary
"Rise Up," similar to much of Cypress Hill's discography, includes themes of activism and social injustice, inviting listeners to challenge societal norms and oppression.
Commercial Use
The title track "Rise Up" was used in the end credits of WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view event in 2010.
Band Members
Cypress Hill consists of rappers B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs. Their distinctive and complementary rap styles are evident in "Rise Up."
Longevity
"Cypress Hill" is considered one of hip-hop's biggest and most enduring acts with "Rise Up" being one of their acclaimed songs validating their place in the music industry.

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