She Listens: Rise Up, by Andra Day

Every impactful movement needs a fight song, and “Rise Up” by Andra Day just may become the fight song for your life.

In the song, Day sings from the perspective of the motivator and through her croons, you may find encouragement to overcome the obstacle standing in your way.

She begins the song, acknowledging the negative thoughts you may have, singing, “You’re broken down and tired of living life on a merry-go-round.”

She recognizes the fighter that permanently resides within you that you think you’ve lost, and pushes you to “walk it out and move mountains”.

Day continues to send support throughout the entirety of the chorus, belting, “I’ll rise up
I’ll rise like the day…I’ll rise unafraid…High like the waves…In spite of the ache…And I’ll do it a thousand times again for you.”

It is natural to have times in where you feel lost and confused, and you may even feel like you are fighting a losing battle, but you aren’t. If you have hope, passion, and motivation then you have all of the elements that you need to overcome—at least mentally. And even if you believe that it’s not there, you aren’t digging deep enough. You have the ability to do whatvever you put your mind to, and that’s what Andra Day wants you to see.

“Rise Up” inspires me to release all of the negative energy I build up and use it to confront my issues head-on.

Listening to this song, you can find support to do the same through the powerful lyrics, or through the power that echoes in Day’s voice.

You have the power to do whatever it is that you want to do; you just have to look within yourself, find it, and allow it to shine.

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XOXO,

Nadya