Rise
from Republic
I know how to keep the bastards laughing.
I got their number but they don't know mine.
They don't know shite.
How I play the bloody fool - I make a game of it.
I keep my head down and wait for a sign.
I'm ready to run.
And they don't see me coming.
Some kid with a gun.
It's my disguise.
They don't know I will imitate the sun.
And I will rise.
When the streets are filled with death and terror
And we tremble.
When the dream of revolution dies.
I will stand.
I will lead us.
Other men will fall but I will rise.
Rise.
Rise.
Screw my father, screw the whole damn country.
They want the freedom but don't want the fight.
They don't know shite.
And the provos with their bloody fucking bombs flying.
They got the courage
And they got the balls
But where do they stand when it’s over?
When there’s no more right or wrong?
When there’s blood in the air
And the pubs are long gone?
When the streets are filled with death and terror
And we tremble.
When the dream of revolution dies.
I will stand as they tremble.
Watch 'em all fall down and watch me rise.
Rise.
Rise.
History is told by the victor.
It's written in blood.
Only the victor can see past the gore
To capture the glory.
Centuries of men were defeated.
Their lives lost in battle
For our country,
For our people,
For me to
Rise into glory,
Rise into power,
Rise like a bomb exploding.
I rise from the depths,
Rise like a bird.
Like a phoenix rising up in triumph
From the ashes,
I will lead my country from this shame,
From its past to its future.
And the world will hear my name ring out
And I will rise!
Rise!
Rise!
