Story Behind The Song
As I've mentioned before, I'd like to pretend that my songs came from some abstract place. But most of the time, they come from my life experiences. This song is no exception.
This song speaks of my years of struggle, trying to make my dreams come true.
Song Description
This song is about the struggle of life and trying to make your dreams come true and feeling that you've come up short.
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Mad |
Subject |
Life, Failure |
| Similar Artists |
The Black Crowes, The Cranberries |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Risin? Up
Music and Lyrics by Mary Ott Copyright 2006
I?ve been kicked around,
I?ve been feeling down,
That?s what I?d say.
If anybody asks,
Don?t take a pass,
Just say it straight.
Don?t know if I have what it takes.
I know I?ve made mistakes.
But even losers gets breaks,
Once in awhile.
Chorus:
Risin? Up from the dead.
Pushin? out the nails,
Pokin? out my head.
It?s getting? harder all the time
Movin? back and forth thru time.
Just wish you?d take this dream of mine.
Verse 2:
No, I?m not sad,
Oh yes I am,
Why start lying now.
I?ve thought of every angle,
That I can,
I?ve come up short somehow.
I do believe in a plan,
I?ve tried to make my stand.
Somewhere my destiny?s hand,
Took a wide turn.
Chorus 2:
Risin? Up, from the dead.
Pushin? out the nails,
Pokin? out my head.
It?s getting harder all the time,
Tryin? to cross that finish line.
Just wish you?d take this dream of mine.