The King is Rising
Rise Against Chaos: Embrace the Message of 'The King is Rising'
Lyrics
Every morning on the evening news
Every morning, news reports feature a recurring narrative.
I hear the same ol' story someone singing the blues
People expressing sorrow or dissatisfaction is a common theme in the news.
Disaster striking out and you're not ready
Anxiety about unforeseen calamities, and the lack of preparedness.
California quakes and the Midwest floods
Referencing specific disasters like earthquakes in California and floods in the Midwest.
See the hurricanes and the Malibu mud
Listing various natural disasters, including hurricanes and mudslides in Malibu.
Ice and snow, you know it drives you crazy
Extreme weather conditions causing distress and frustration.
I hear the prophet of the modern day
A contemporary prophet delivering a message about the current state of the world.
Shouting out from the side of the stage
The prophet emphasizes their message from the sidelines of societal attention.
The kind is rising
An announcement about the rise of a significant figure, possibly symbolizing change.
Will you be ready to stand up and fight
A call to readiness and willingness to resist challenges.
There's feeling all across the land
A pervasive sense of unease and difficulty affecting the entire nation.
Times are tough--getting way out of hand
Times are becoming increasingly challenging and difficult to manage.
Crime is on the run and there's no safety
Escalating crime rates with a lack of safety.
War in the streets, the economy
References to street warfare and economic instability.
Nothing stays the same and there's nothing for me
Highlighting the inevitability of change and a sense of personal detachment.
Everybody's frantic for the sure thing
People desperately seeking certainty in a volatile environment.
I see the prophet of the modern day
Reiteration of the modern-day prophet, now stepping out from societal constraints.
Stepping out from society's cage
The prophet's defiance against societal norms.
The king is rising
A reaffirmation of the rise of a significant leader or force.
Will you be ready to stand up and fight
Emphasizing the importance of preparedness and resistance.
The king is rising
Repeating the assertion of the rise of a powerful entity.
Will you be ready to lay down your life
Questioning the listener's willingness to make sacrifices.
I don't think he'll take any longer, no,
Suggesting the imminent arrival of the rising force.
I don't think he'll take any more
Expressing a belief that the force will not tolerate delays.
The king is rising
Reiteration of the impending rise of a powerful leader or force.
Will you be ready to stand up and fight
Reaffirmation of the call to readiness and resistance.
The king is rising
Repeating the assertion of the rise of a powerful entity.
Will you be ready to lay down your life
Questioning the listener's readiness to make significant sacrifices.
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