Rise to Me
Nature's Challenge: Standing Firm Amidst Life's Currents
Lyrics
Big mountain, wide river,
Refers to the vastness and grandeur of nature, symbolized by a big mountain and wide river.
There's an ancient call,
Suggests a timeless or primal call from the ancient past, evoking a sense of connection to history or tradition.
These tree trunks, these stream beds,
Describes elements of nature, like tree trunks and stream beds, possibly signifying the foundation of life.
Leave our bellies full
Indicates a state of satisfaction or contentment, having one's basic needs fulfilled.
They sing out, I am gonna stand my ground
Expresses a determination to stand firm and resist external forces.
You rise to me and I'll blow you down
Suggests a warning to those who challenge or confront the speaker; the speaker will resist and overcome them.
I am gonna stand my ground
Reiterates the resolve to stand one's ground in the face of adversity.
You rise to me and I'll blow you down
Repeats the warning that attempting to rise against the speaker will result in defeat.
Hey Henry, can you hear me,
Addressing someone named Henry, questioning if they can hear the speaker.
Let me see those eyes
Requesting to see the eyes of Henry, implying a desire for a connection or understanding.
This distance, between us
Describing a significant distance between the speaker and Henry, possibly reflecting emotional or physical separation.
Can seem a mountain size
Comparing the distance to a mountain, emphasizing the challenging nature of the separation.
But boy, you are gonna stand your ground
Encouraging Henry to stand his ground, facing challenges without backing down.
They rise to you you'll blow them down
Predicting that if others rise against Henry, he will overcome them.
Let me see you stand your ground
Repeating the call for Henry to stand firm and face opposition.
They rise to you you'll blow them down
Reiterating the belief that rising challenges will be defeated by Henry's resilience.
My darling, my sweetheart,
Expressing affection and endearment to a loved one.
I am in your sway,
Indicating being under the influence or control of the loved one.
Two cold climbs, come spring time
Referring to difficult times symbolized by "cold climbs" and anticipating improvement in spring.
So let me hear you say, my love
Asking the loved one to vocalize their commitment or affection.
I am gonna stand my ground, they rise to me and I'll blow them down
Reiterating the determination to stand firm, with a warning that rising challenges will be defeated.
I am gonna stand my ground, they rise to me and I'll blow them down
Repeating the theme of resilience and overcoming challenges through standing one's ground.
'Cause I am gonna stand my ground
Affirming the commitment to face challenges without yielding.
You rise to me and I'll blow you down
Repeating the warning that attempting to rise against the speaker will lead to defeat.
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