Rise Up – English Lyrics

• By: TheFatRat

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energizing world of TheFatRat's "Rise Up," a song that transcends language barriers with its universal message of hope and resilience. This electronic anthem, with its clear, powerful vocals and motivating beat, is an excellent choice for language learners. You can grasp practical phrases of encouragement and determination, understanding how English is used to convey strong, positive emotions. The repetitive, anthemic chorus makes key phrases easy to remember, helping you internalize vocabulary related to overcoming obstacles and standing strong. Its global appeal, particularly in the gaming community, makes it a culturally relevant piece that showcases modern English in an accessible and inspiring context. Learn how to express steadfastness and collective strength, making your English learning journey as uplifting as the song itself.

[English]

When you feel it's hopeless,

when you think that you lost

Oh

I will take your hand and

we'll rise up from the dust

Oh

Here we go, go, go – let us heal and grow

You won't be alone, we're unstoppable

Don't be 'fraid to show what we're going for

This is what we know

Here we come back to life, we're still breathin'

Standing up, everybody's gonna see it

Oh, all you need to know is that we're holdin' on

Even if we fall, we will rise up

And we follow the path that we believe in

No, we're not gonna stop until we reach it

Oh, all you need to know is that we're holdin' on

We rise up from the dust and claim our throne

[Instrumental]

We rise up from the dust and claim our throne

(throne, throne, throne)

We all have our reasons

why we are on this track

Oh

We all have our burdens, yeah

But we just keep on fighting and we never look back

Here we go, go, go – let us heal and grow

You won't be alone, we're unstoppable

Don't be 'fraid to show what we're going for

This is what we know

Here we come back to life, we're still breathin'

Standing up, everybody's gonna see it

Oh, all you need to know is that we're holdin' on

Even if we fall, we will rise up and

We follow the path that we believe in

No, we're not gonna stop until we reach it

Oh, all you need to know is that we're holdin' on

We rise up from the dust and claim our throne

[Instrumental]

We rise up from the dust and claim our throne

(throne, throne, throne)

[Instrumental]

We rise up from the dust and claim our throne

(throne, throne, throne, throne ...)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one
dust /dʌst/ A2	noun - fine, dry particles of matter
throne /θroʊn/ B2	noun - a ceremonial chair for a sovereign
heal /hiːl/ B1	verb - to make or become healthy again
grow /ɡroʊ/ A2	verb - to increase in size or amount
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
unstoppable /ʌnˈstɑːpəbl/ B2	adjective - impossible to stop or prevent
fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ B1	verb - to take part in a violent struggle
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - without anyone else
back /bæk/ A1	adverb - to or toward the rear
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control

Key Grammar Structures

• When you feel it's hopeless, when you think that you lost

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (implied)

  ➔ Although not explicitly using subjunctive markers, the lyrics express conditions contrary to fact. "When you feel it's hopeless" implies "if it were hopeless." This is a common way to introduce hypothetical situations.

• I will take your hand and we'll rise up from the dust

  ➔ Future Simple (will) and Contraction ('ll)

  ➔ The use of "will" expresses a future intention or promise. "We'll" is a contraction of "we will."

• You won't be alone, we're unstoppable

  ➔ Future Negative (won't) and Shortened form ('re)

  ➔ "Won't" is a contraction of "will not," expressing a future negative. "We're" is a contraction of "we are."

• Don't be 'fraid to show what we're going for

  ➔ Imperative (Don't be) and Relative Clause (what we're going for)

  ➔ "Don't be" is an imperative form, giving a command or suggestion. "What we're going for" acts as a noun clause functioning as the object of "show."

• Here we come back to life, we're still breathin'

  ➔ Present Continuous (are breathin')

  ➔ The present continuous tense ("are breathin'") describes an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or is ongoing around now. Here, it emphasizes the continuous nature of breathing, even after a period of difficulty.

• Even if we fall, we will rise up

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Even if) + Future Simple (will)

  ➔ "Even if" introduces a condition that does not affect the outcome. The future simple "will rise up" expresses a certainty of action despite the possible condition of falling.

• No, we're not gonna stop until we reach it

  ➔ Future with "gonna" and Adverbial Clause of Time (until)

  ➔ "Gonna" is an informal contraction of "going to," used to express future intention. "Until we reach it" is an adverbial clause of time indicating the point at which the action of stopping will occur.

• We rise up from the dust and claim our throne

  ➔ Present Simple (rise, claim) - General truth/Habitual Action

  ➔ The present simple is used to express a general truth or a habitual action. In this context, it conveys a sense of determination and repeated action towards achieving a goal.