Arise
Arise: Embrace the Call, Illuminate the Night
Lyrics
How long must I call ya before you believe
Expressing frustration, questioning the listener's belief despite repeated calls.
How long must I show ya 'till my words you will receive
Questioning the listener's responsiveness to demonstrated actions.
I called you out to set you apart
Calling the listener out to be set apart for a special purpose.
I called you out to shine in the dark
Calling the listener to shine brightly in challenging times.
So, arise
An urging command to rise or awaken.
How long will you stand there before you warn the crowd
Asking how long the listener will wait before warning others.
You see My coming, the time to turn is now
Highlighting the importance of recognizing a significant moment for change.
I raised you up to stand as a watchman
Stating that the listener has been elevated to a position of watchfulness.
You know I'm coming, so, blow the trumpet
Encouraging the listener to announce an impending event through blowing a trumpet.
And arise
Repetition of the command to arise, emphasizing urgency and importance.
Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise, arise, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise, arise, arise
-You see the sky and know the seasons
Observing the sky and understanding the changing seasons as a metaphor for awareness.
Why must I fight to explain my reasons
Expressing frustration at the need to justify actions or intentions.
I gave My life now show me your fruit
Referencing a sacrifice made and expecting the listener to demonstrate the results.
And I gave you gifts, must I provoke you
Questioning the need to provoke the listener despite receiving gifts.
Then, arise
Reiteration of the command to arise with increasing emphasis.
Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise, arise, arise, yeah
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise, arise, arise
-Oh, arise
Continuation of the call to rise.
Come, my children, now is the time
Inviting the listener to act now, addressing them as "my children."
Oh, arise
Repeating the call to arise.
Take the light and shine it in the night
Encouraging the listener to spread light in times of darkness.
And, arise
Repeating the command to arise, acknowledging the difficulties but urging action.
I know its hard with all that you see
-So, arise
-Come now and suffer with me
-And arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise, arise, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
-Oh, arise
Final repetitions of the call to arise, intensifying the urgency.
Oh, arise
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