Skillet - Rise Lyrics
Lyrics
All I see is shattered pieces
I Can't keep it hidden like a secret
(I can't look away)
From all this pain in the world we've made
Every day you need a bullet proof vest
to save yourself from what you could never guess
(am I safe today)
when i step outside in the wars we wage
Our futures here and now
here comes the countdown
Sound it off this is the call
Rise in Revolution
It's our time to change it all
Rise in Revolution
Unite and Fight to make a better life
Everybody one for all ...sound off this is the call
Tonight we rise...rise
Tonight we rise...rise
Tonight we rise!
Like a hand grenade thrown in a hurricane
Spinning in chaos trying to escape the flame
(yesterday is gone)
Faster than the blast of a car bomb
And when the scars heal
the pain passes
as hope burns we rise from the ashes
(Darkness fades away)
And the light shines on a brave new day
Our futures here and now
Here comes the countdown
Sound it off this is the call
Rise in Revolution
It's our time to change it all
Rise in Revolution
Unite and Fight to make a better life
Everybody one for all ...sound off this is the call
Tonight we rise...rise
Tonight we rise...rise
Tonight we rise!
In a world gone mad
(in a place so sad)
sometimes its crazy (crazy)
to fight for what you believe
but you can't give up
if you wanna keep what you love
keep what you love
keep what you love
Never give up no
Rise (rise in revolution)
Rise (rise in revolution)
Everybody one for all
sound off, this is the call
Rise, like we're alive
tonight we rise!
Rise
make a better life
Tonight we rise
Rise, rise
Rise in Revolution
Rise Rise
Rise in revolution
"911."
"There's a guy here with a gun!"
"Ma'am, ma'am?"
"Kids, get under the table! Kids! Get under the table!"
"We're processing reports from all around the globe, showing the highest unemployment rates since the end of WWII."
"Many are losing their jobs, their homes, and in many cases - their hope."
*random static voices that I can't make out*
"You're such a failure... what's wrong with you? You're worthless! You can't do anything right! I wish you had never been born."
Video
Skillet - "Rise" lyric video
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in the summer of 2013, Skillet's "Rise" immediately struck a chord with its powerful declaration of overcoming adversity. While the song's driving rock anthem sound is undeniable, its true strength lies in its profound message of resilience, a theme deeply woven into the fabric of Scripture. "Rise" speaks to the experience of facing overwhelming challenges, feeling broken and defeated, and the internal struggle to find the strength to stand up again. This resonates powerfully with the biblical narrative of the faithful who have endured trials, reminding us of God's promise to restore and empower those who trust in Him. The song captures that crucial moment of decision, the choice to refuse defeat and to actively seek a new beginning, much like the Apostle Paul's encouragement in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It's a call to embrace the transformative power available to us when we lean on divine strength rather than our own limitations. The very act of "rising" is a powerful metaphor for spiritual renewal and the overcoming of sin and despair, echoing the resurrection of Christ himself, a testament to victory over death and darkness, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:57: "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The song's message encourages a proactive faith, one that doesn't passively wait for circumstances to change but actively participates in their transformation through unwavering belief and determined action. It’s a testament to the enduring hope found in God, a hope that allows us to confront even the most daunting situations with courage and conviction, knowing that our ultimate strength comes from a source far greater than ourselves.