Rise
Danny Gokey
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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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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.
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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."
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Album"Rise" is the title track and the second single from Danny Gokey's fourth studio album of the same name.
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Release YearThe song was released on January 6, 2017.
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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.
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SongwriterDanny Gokey co-wrote "Rise" with Ben Glover and Josh Bronleewe.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rise" was directed by Joseph Z. Adams and features Gokey performing the song amid a series of compelling, human-interest vignettes.
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Award Nomination"Rise" was nominated for a 2017 Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year.
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InspirationGokey 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".
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ReceptionCritics 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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