Rise Above This
Seether
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Take the light, and darken everything around me Call the clowns, and listen closely, I'm lost without you Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless I've fallen down, but I'll rise above this (rise above this) Hate your mind, regrets are better left unspoken For all we know this void will grow And everything's in vain, distressing you, don't leave me open Feels so right but I'll end this all before it gets me Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this (rise above this) Call your name everyday when I seem so helpless I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this (rise above this) I'll mend myself before it gets me I'll mend myself before it gets me I'll mend myself before it gets me I'll mend myself before it gets me Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this (rise above this) Forty-eight ways to say that I'm feelin' helpless I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this Rise above this, rise above this, rise above this doubt
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Written by: SHAUN WELGEMOED, DALE STEWART, JOHN HUMPHREY
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Rise Above This" is a popular song by the South African rock band, Seether. It was released as a single from their third studio album "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces".
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song was written by the lead vocalist Shaun Morgan as a message of upliftment to his brother who was struggling with his emotional state.
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Tragic CircumstanceUnfortunately, shortly after the completion of the song, Shaun Morgan's brother took his own life. The song then took on a more sorrowful meaning, as a tribute to his late brother.
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Track Reception"Rise Above This" is one of the band's most popular songs. It reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 Mainstream Rock charts.
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The Lyrics: "Rise Above ThisHas an inspiring message about overcoming personal struggles and hardships, telling the listener to rise above their difficulties.
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Music VideoAccording to Shaun Morgan, the song's music video depicts him trying to prevent his brother's suicide. It was created as a tribute and a way of healing the trauma of his loss.
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Album RecognitionThe album "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces" has been cited as Seether's breakout album and "Rise Above This" is one of the standout tracks from the album.
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Live PerformancesThe song often elicits strong emotional responses during live performances due to the poignant backstory of the song.
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Shift in Album ThemesPrior to the release of "Rise Above This", Seether's music was typically characterized by angst-ridden themes. This song marked a tonal shift in the band's music, paving the way for more introspective and emotional songs in their subsequent releases.
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Critical Acclaim"Rise Above This" garnered positive reviews from critics for its lyrical depth and the emotional resonance of its melody, solidifying Seether's standing in the alternative rock scene.
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