Rise

Danny Gokey

About Rise

"Rise" is a song recorded by American singer Danny Gokey for his fourth album of the same name. The song is the title track and lead single from the album. Rise became Gokey's third No. 1 song on Billboard Christian Airplay chart. According to Gokey, the song is about how he overcame depression a few years prior to the song release.


Year:
2017
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There's a brokenness inside of you
There's a wound that still reminds you
Of the fear, shame and rejection 
You have seen it, you have seen it

You know it's time to get up
But your heart's paralyzed, you're so stuck
You're past the point of trying again
You're defeated, you're defeated

But something inside you can't deny
You hear the call of your creator
I made you for more, unlocked the door
I wanna restore your glory

So rise
Breaking the dark, piercing the night
You're made to shine
An army of hope
Bringing the world
A radiant light
A radiant light
You were made to rise, rise

Lift your head and look around you
See the dreams you lost, they have found you
And the heart that once was beating
Is coming back to life
Coming back to life

But something inside you can't deny
You hear the call of your creator
I made you for more, unlocked the door
I wanna restore your glory

So rise
Breaking the dark, piercing the night
You're made to shine
An army of hope
Bringing the world
A radiant light
A radiant light
You were made to rise, rise

Shut the door on yesterday
Leave what happened in the grave
You were made to rise
You were made to shine
Creations longing for the day
For kings and queens to take their place
You were made to rise
You were made to shine

Rise
Breaking the dark
Piercing the night
Made to shine
Bring the world
A radiant light

Rise
Breaking the dark, piercing the night
You're made to shine
An army of hope
Bringing the world
A radiant light
A radiant light
You were made to rise, rise
You were made to rise, rise
You were made to

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Danny Gokey

Daniel Jay "Danny" Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American country music singer and church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. After his placing on the show, Gokey signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Records Nashville as the beginning of a career in country music, releasing the single "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me." His debut album, My Best Days, was released in March 2010. more »

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Written by: JOSH BRONLEEWE, DANNY GOKEY, BENJI COWART

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Rise" is a Christian pop song that beautifully combines elements of gospel, soul, and pop.
Artist Background
"Rise" was performed by Danny Gokey, an American singer and former church music director who became widely known when he placed third in the eighth season of the reality TV show, "American Idol."
Album
"Rise" is the title track and the second single from Danny Gokey's fourth studio album of the same name.
Release Year
The song was released on January 6, 2017.
Charts
"Rise" managed to hit number 1 on the US Christian Airplay (Billboard) chart, marking it as one of Gokey's most successful songs to date.
Songwriter
Danny Gokey co-wrote "Rise" with Ben Glover and Josh Bronleewe.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Rise" are considered to be powerful, promoting a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, which resonates deeply with Gokey's own story of loss and redemption.
Music Video
The music video for "Rise" was directed by Joseph Z. Adams and features Gokey performing the song amid a series of compelling, human-interest vignettes.
Award Nomination
"Rise" was nominated for a 2017 Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year.
Inspiration
Gokey has often shared that his faith, which plays a significant role in his music, was a vital part of dealing with the tragic death of his first wife–a story that has deeply influenced the inspirations behind "Rise".
Reception
Critics lauded the song for its uplifting message, evocative lyrics, soulful performance, and for seamlessly blending contemporary Christian music with pop elements.

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