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RISE is an affirmation, a meditation and an anthem to get you through your stressful moments. 2020 overall has been a beautiful and painful rollercoaster with highs and lows that none of us could have anticipated. On October 27, 2019 when AfriKing told me he had a beat he wanted me to hop on, I never knew that the lyrics would mean so much nearly 12 months later. The trauma, anxiety, depression, isolation, and stress can only last but so long and you are so much bigger than the demons behind you and the mountains in front of you. Rise, Rise, RISE!
Special Thank You to Daria Jones for blessing this track with her beautiful vocals. I love you!
-Arthur May
lyrics
In ya chest
that's the stress
tryna take over your mind
take a breath
know you're blessed
everything will be alright
you can feel it
in ya chest
that's the stress
tryna take over your mind
when the storm is done
when the war is won
you're gonna rise
[Arthur May]:
On some real shit
a lot of hurt that I don't wanna deal with
so I'm tryna stay focused on my healing
but i'm only human and I can't escape this feeling
in insolation for so many reasons
ain't fast enough to outrun my demons
so ima manifest a new season
yeah
In ya chest
that's the stress
tryna take over your mind
take a breath
know you're blessed
everything will be alright
you can feel it
in ya chest
that's the stress
tryna take over your mind
when the storm is done
when the war is won
you're gonna rise
[Afriking]:
Stress kills
where should I even start?
when mama said I always stress her out it broke my heart
she probably cried enough to tears for me to float Noah's ark
said she pray I stop messing with the weed but still know I've sparked
can't lie, I just got done smoking cali now , mighty loud
folks still tryna read me, I do not keep files
I know my lifestyle dont make my God or family proud
I'm sorry I was hoping I may weather the storm , pacquiao
seems like even lightning clouds tryna fight me now
survived a hurricane , thought I found shelter, was a grimy house
lost a lot of trust but love I still try it out
ex wifey foul , I used to say to Haf "yo she might be spouse"
your final move is a fatality something sharp
how I'm playing games?
you threw me to the wall was throwing darts
tried to keep it cordial rather love you from afar
no movie shit but tried to play my part
we ended from the start
that momento in my mental was monumental
need to whoosah, Naps the only one I usually vent to
smoking indo left some shattered dreams up in the temple
picking up the pieces as I swerve through broad and ride through central
Ava ridin' shotty she's the only thing that's mine
just a dog but when i'm sad it's like she could read my mind
heard I should've been a bomb guess they dont see the mines
but why give critics my piece of mind when I need peace of mind?
(You can feel it, you can feel it
in ya chest, take a breath)
(You can feel it, you can feel it
in ya chest,take a breath)
In ya chest
that's the stress
tryna take over your mind
take a breath
know you're blessed
everything will be alright
My heart starts racing (My heart starts racing)
feels like I'm caving in (My feet start pacing yeah)
chaos is at play again
i'd rather blaze up and get high (High)
cuz down here is too much for my life
In ya chest
that's the stress
tryna take over your mind
take a breath
know you're blessed
everything will be alright
you can feel it
in ya chest
that's the stress (don't let it take over)
tryna take over your mind (don't let it take over)
when the storm is done
when the war is won
you're gonna rise
credits
released October 9, 2020
This track was composed by the production duo, Gozai Master.
Guitar/Bass: Sean
Drums: Spencer Fro
All lyrics were written by Jerrod Marquis Williams and Amos Ko-Juah.
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