Story Behind The Song
On a personal note, it is a reminder to never lie down and be a lamb. Be a lion. The song has progressed over time and the changes have propelled me into more positive ventures in my life. No longer hearing 'no'. Looking for a 'yes'.
Song Description
A combination of pop rock and rap with a positive message. Get back in the game, re-run the race, fight for your place, always get back up and you can succeed at any goal. You can't succeed at anything if you don't try. It's time for a change, to do the right thing and spread the sentiment to all who will listen. The Rap 'Rise Above' is a plea to ignore the constant negative most media, surroundings and people will bombard you with everyday. Be the best you can be.
| Song Length |
3:45 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Rap - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Anxious, Restless |
Subject |
Change, Encouragement |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
CHANGING WINDS/RISE ABOVE
Words and music by Frank Pusateri
I'm here, at a crossroad in my life,
When the old gray cells unite
and the CHANGING WINDS do call me.
I'm there, in my corner of the world,
All my senses are unfurled
And the CHANGING WINDS do call me.
Call me, I must answer to their whim.
I am not afraid of them.
I'm the only one who can help me.
I've tried to rearrange inside,
the trouble in my mind
and the CHANGING WINDS do call me.
'Cause I, have a realistic time
in a socialistic bind
and the CHANGING WINDS do call me.
Call me, I must answer to my fear
and I've gotta get out of here
I'm the only one who can help me.
Besides, the spirit here has died
and the great white hope has lied
so the CHANGING WINDS do call me
as I do them.
The government lacks, streets runnin' crack,
People find the answers in the music tracks
The internet sect, the worldwide connect.
The faces, places, all become suspect.
Only one way in and only one way out.
Only one way in and only one way out.
Time in between is your domain, tout,
RISE ABOVE, RISE ABOVE
For I, have become a mannequin,
could I be a man again?
Oh the CHANGING WINDS do.
You make a choice now, loud and clear voice now.
Don't get hung up now on a remedy.
DNA isn't destiny.
I'm here, at a crossroad in my life,
When the old gray cells unite
and the CHANGING WINDS do call me.
I'm there, in my corner of the world,
All my senses are unfurled
And the CHANGING WINDS do call me.
Stand up be heard, listen closer to the positive, Word.
Shout, Shout
RISE ABOVE, RISE ABOVE.
You want to be a winner, don't want to be a loser.
Free will dominates, negative incinerates.
Paint a better portrait, believe.
RISE ABOVE, RISE ABOVE. RISE ABOVE.
c2011 Frank Pusateri