Rising
Bruce Springsteen
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Can't see nothin' in front of me Can't see nothin' coming up behind I make my way through this darkness I can't feel nothing but this chain that binds me Lost track of how far I've gone How far I've gone, how high I've climbed On my back's a sixty pound stone On my shoulder a half mile of line Come on up for the rising Come on up, lay your hands in mine Come on up for the rising Come on up for the rising tonight Left the house this morning Bells ringing filled the air Wearin' the cross of my calling On wheels of fire I come rollin' down here Come on up for the rising Come on up, lay your hands in mine Come on up for the rising Come on up for the rising tonight Li, li, li, li, li, li, li, li, li There's spirits above and behind me Faces gone black, eyes burnin' bright May their precious blood bind me Lord, as I stand before your fiery light Li, li, li, li, li, li, li, li, li I see you mary in the garden In the garden of a thousand sighs There's holy pictures of our children Dancin' in a sky filled with light May I feel your arms around me May I feel your blood mix with mine A dream of life comes to me Like a catfish dancin' on the end of my line Sky of blackness and sorrow ( a dream of life) Sky of love, sky of tears (a dream of life) Sky of glory and sadness ( a dream of life) Sky of mercy, sky of fear ( a dream of life) Sky of memory and shadow ( a dream of life) Your burnin' wind fills my arms tonight Sky of longing and emptiness (a dream of life) Sky of fullness, sky of blessed life Come on up for the rising Come on up, lay your hands in mine Come on up for the rising Come on up for the rising tonight Li, li, li, li, li, li, li, li, li
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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13 facts about this song
Album Association"Rising" is the title track from Bruce Springsteen's 12th studio album "The Rising." The album was released on July 30, 2002.
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Inspirational BackgroundThis song, as well as the entire album, was influenced by the September 11 attacks that occurred in 2001. Springsteen wrote it after a fan told him, "We need you."
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Grammy AwardsThe album "The Rising" won the Grammy Award in 2003 for Best Rock Album, and the song "The Rising" specifically won for Best Rock Song and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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Genre Classification"The Rising" is classified under the rock genre, specifically heartland rock and folk rock.
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Award Nominations"The Rising" received nominations at the Grammy Awards across a range of categories such as Best Song Written for Visual Media.
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Album Critical ReceptionThe album from which the song is derived, "The Rising," received widespread critical acclaim. It holds a score of 82 out of 100 on the review aggregator site Metacritic, signifying "Universal Acclaim."
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Live Performances"The Rising" has become a staple in Springsteen's live performances. It is known for its uplifting and inspirational tone.
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Chart PerformanceNot only did the album reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, but the song "The Rising" also had strong chart performance, reaching No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "The Rising," directed by Chris Hilson. The video further reflects the themes of tragedy, hope, and renewal seen in the lyrics.
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Song ThemesSpringsteen explained that much of "The Rising" was about resilience and a communal human experience. The song focuses on the experiences of a firefighter going into the World Trade Center ("Can't see nothin' in front of me, Can't see nothin' coming up behind") while reflecting wider themes of duty, community, loss, and the human spirit.
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Following Grief and Trauma"The Rising" along with the entire album was Springsteen's first with the E Street Band since 1984's Born in the USA and the first since 1987's Tunnel of Love that wasn't about a broken heart or the price of fame but about coming to grips with Sept 11.
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Production Team"The Rising" was produced by Brendan O'Brien, marking the first time Springsteen had not produced a studio album with Jon Landau since 1982's "Nebraska."
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Global ImpactThe song is not just an American phenomenon. Even though it is written in the specific context of 9/11, its themes of loss, grief, and rising again are universal, making it relatable to people around the globe.
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