Rise
Flobots
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So much pain, we Don't know how to be but angry Feel infected like we've got gangrene Please don't let anybody try to change me Me Just me In the middle of a sea full of faces Full of faces Some laugh some salivate Whats in your alleyway Recycling bins or bullet cases Its not equal Its not fair Were different people But were not scared We ain't never scared To pave a new path Make a new street Build a new bridge Say can you see by the dawns early light Free slaves running Songs words weren't right Now a new days coming The few stay stunning while the many are handsome Your soul is alive but they want it for ransom The base drumming is the anthem We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons And Rise together We rise together Lost hope and found need Grounded by our surroundings Did the walls scream universities Or you and I verse the tees React automatic and we burst when squeezed And make 9-11 each emergency Urgency amber to red like the turning leaves Oh please let the hurting cease Don't let apathy police the populace We will march across Those stereotypes that were marked for us The answers obvious We switch the consonants Change the sword to words and lift continents Rise together We rise together If you believe in redemption I'm calling to you from another dimension (Repeat)
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Written by: ANDREW GUERRERO, STEPHEN BRACKETT, JAMIE LAURIE, MACKENZIE ROBERTS, JESSE WALKER, KENNETH ORTIZ
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Rise" is a song by Flobots which falls under the genre of alternative hip hop and rap rock.
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Released YearThe song was released in October 2008 as the second single from their debut album, "Fight with Tools".
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Album's SuccessThe album "Fight with Tools" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold in the U.S.
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Band MembersFlobots' members Johnny 5 and Brer Rabbit featured as lead vocalists on this song.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its diverse instrumentation, combining elements of rock and hip hop with a string section featuring violinist Mackenzie Gault.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Rise" deal with themes of social accountability, unity, and the individual’s power to effect change, which are consistent themes throughout Flobots' discography.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Dirty UK and Dan Huiting, shows images of protests and revolutions from around the world, supporting the song's message.
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Chart Performance"Rise" charted well in many countries in 2008, including reaching number 3 on the U.S. Alternative Songs (Billboard), and number 37 on the U.S. Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard).
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics for its politically conscious lyrics and its fusion of musical styles.
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Use in Media"Rise" was featured prominently in a trailer for the film "Max Payne".
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Live PerformancesFlobots performed "Rise" at many notable music festivals and events, including the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Historical InfluenceThe band has stated that the song was influenced by the global events of the time, including protests and revolutions.
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