sometimes,
offer more than talking.
say, "i like you very much."
say, what when cut grows over
pink and white?
carnations,
skinny daisies.

devise
a way of saving your words.
say nothing
if it's forced.

for each inch cut,
the roots grow ten
where we can't see them.

i'm laying in the soil,
is it time for me to rise?
i've pulled up my stakes again.
is there someone who can take me in?


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Rise Lyrics as written by Thomas Kyle Fischer Caithlin Ellen Demarrais

Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING

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    how come no one has posted on this song???!!!

    the lyrics alone are beautiful....the song is nothing short of a masterpiece.

    one*name*famouson June 29, 2002   Link
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    i agree this is one of the most beautiful songs ever!!!what is it with you people!rm rocks the house

    lukekaz11on July 03, 2002   Link
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    i agree this is one of the most beautiful songs ever!!!what is it with you people!rm rocks the house

    lukekaz11on July 03, 2002   Link
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    i cannot explain how amazing this song is. rainer maria writes some of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard.

    one*name*famouson July 10, 2002   Link
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    im in love with rainer maria. amazing.

    BrokenPromiseson July 12, 2002   Link
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    "for each inch cut, the roots grow ten where we can't see them."

    so true... making changes ... starting anew... though it hurts now... it helps in the end...

    whit238on August 30, 2002   Link
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    when you are hurt (cut) you grow deeper (where we can't see).

    (sigh)

    juliashopeon September 29, 2002   Link
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    i first heard this song when it was put on a mix tape for me from a friend. absolutley magical. as for the meaning, i agree with juliashope.

    raddestxthingxeveron April 05, 2003   Link
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    this song breaks my heart every time i listen to it. it doesnt say much, but it message is powerful.

    take me i'm yourson June 10, 2003   Link
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    "Nobody listens to me. Well, I'll show them!" or something to that effect.

    avuncularon October 09, 2004   Link

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