Rise & Fall
Craig David, Sting
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[Chorus: x 2] Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over (over) And it seems as though the writing's on the wall (yeah) Superstar, you finally made it But once your picture becomes tainted It's what they call The rise and fall I always said that I was gonna make it Now it's plain for everyone to see But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners Just casualties I know that everything is gonna change Even the friends I knew before me go But this dream is the life I've been searching for Started believing that I was the greatest My life was never gonna be the same 'Cause with the money, came a different status That's when things changed Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own Blinded by all the pretty girls I see I'm beginning to lose my integrity [Chorus] I never used to be a troublemaker Now I don't even wanna please the fans No autographs, no interviews No pictures, and less demands Given advices that were clearly wrong The type that seemed to make me feel so right But some things you may find, can take over your life Burnt all my bridges, now I've run out of places And there's nowhere left for me to turn Been caught in compromising situations I should have learned From all those times I didn't walk away When I knew that it was best to go Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart [Chorus] Now I know (now I know) I made mistakes (made mistakes) Think I don't care But you don't realize what this means to me So let me have just one more chance I'm not the man I used to be Used to be [Chorus: x 3]
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Written by: Craig David, Dominic Miller, Gordon Sumner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Rise & Fall" by Craig David and Sting was released in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2003 as the third single from David's second album, "Slicker Than Your Average." The single was moderately successful globally, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
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CollaborationSting, a highly successful and iconic British musician, lent his vocals and lyrics from his 1993 solo song "Shape of My Heart" to this song, hence he is also credited as one of the song's performers.
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Musical CompositionThis song combines elements of pop, R&B, and soul music. Craig David's smooth vocals mixed with Sting's distinctive voice provide a unique sound that sets the song apart.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Rise & Fall" tell the story of Craig David's early experiences with fame and riches and his perspective on the ups and downs of celebrity status. The song's lyrics are introspective and cautionary, offering an honest look at the cycles of success and failure in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rise & Fall" features both Craig David and Sting. It begins with David looking at a photograph, and the rest of the video alternates between scenes from his childhood and narrative scenes, with Sting playing the guitar.
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Charts PerformanceApart from its number two position on the UK Singles Chart, the song also reached the top 10 in several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Ireland. In Europe, the song charted within the top 40 in several countries.
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Live PerformancesCraig David and Sting performed "Rise & Fall" together on Top of the Pops in May 2003. The performance was highly praised, with David's melodic R&B style blending well with Sting's rock-infused vocals.
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Awards and NominationsThough "Rise & Fall" did not win any awards, its chart success helped David's "Slicker Than Your Average" album earn Gold and Platinum certifications in several countries.
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Critical ResponseCritics praised the thought-provoking lyrics of "Rise & Fall" and the blending of David's and Sting's vocals. The song is often noted as a high point of David's second album.
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Song SamplingThe back melody of "Rise & Fall" is a sample from Sting's "Shape of My Heart." Thus, serving as a symbolic gesture of musical integration between two artists from different generations.
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