Lyrics
We rise by bowing
We live by dying
When we give what we could never keep
We gain what we will never lose
[Verse 2]
Like beauty from ashes
And joy from mourning
Only You can take brokenness
And make it something beautiful
[Chorus]
From glory to glory
You tell our story
We will overcome
We'll walk on the water
With our eyes on the Father
Nothing is impossible
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
Rest is our weapon
Joy is our strength
We wait upon the Lord and find
Strength to spread our wings and fly
[Chorus]
From glory to glory
You tell our story
We will overcome
We’ll walk on the water
With our eyes on the Father
Nothing is impossible
[Bridge]
I'll follow You anywhere
And I'll follow You anywhere
I’ll follow You anywhere You wanna go
I'll follow You anywhere
'Cause I'll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere You wanna go
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
From glory to glory
You tell our story
We will overcome
We'll walk on the water
With our eyes on the Father
Nothing is impossible
[Bridge]
I'll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere
I’ll follow You anywhere You wanna go
I’ll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere
I’ll follow You anywhere You wanna go
I'll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere You wanna go
’Cause I'll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere
I'll follow You anywhere You wanna go
[Outro]
We rise by bowing
We live by dying
When we give what we could never keep
We gain what we will never lose
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Meaning & Inspiration
“We Rise” gathers several biblical images into a song about surrender, renewal, and courageous faith. Its opening paradox—rising by bowing and living by dying—presents discipleship as the willingness to release what cannot be kept in order to receive what cannot be lost. Images of beauty replacing ashes, joy replacing mourning, and renewed strength after waiting portray God as the one who transforms brokenness.
The chorus moves from restoration toward confidence: fixed attention on the Father makes overcoming and even walking on water symbols of trust beyond ordinary limits. The bridge answers that confidence with a repeated commitment to follow wherever God leads. These themes recall Isaiah’s promises of comfort and renewed strength, while “from glory to glory” echoes Paul’s description of transformation in God’s presence. The song holds rest, joy, and obedience together, suggesting that spiritual strength is received through dependence rather than self-reliance.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 61:3 The passage promises beauty for ashes and joy in place of mourning.
- Isaiah 40:31 Those who wait for the Lord renew their strength and rise on wings like eagles.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Paul describes transformation from glory to glory in the Lord’s presence.