Jealous cowards try to control
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
They distort what we say
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
Try and stop what we do
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
When they can't do it themselves
Rise above, we're gonna rise above

We are tired of your abuse
Try to stop us, it's no use

Society's arms of control
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
Think they're smart, can't think for themselves
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
Laugh at us behind our backs
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
I find satisfaction in what they lack
Rise above, we're gonna rise above

We are tired of your abuse
Try to stop us, but it's no use

We are tired of your abuse
Try to stop us, but it's no use

We're born with a chance
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
I am gonna have my chance
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
We are born with a chance
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
And I am gonna have my chance
Rise above, we're gonna rise above

We are tired of your abuse
Try to stop us, it's no use
Rise above
Rise above
Rise above
We're gonna rise above
We're gonna rise above
We're gonna rise above


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Rise Above Lyrics as written by Gregory Regis Ginn

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    FAVORITE FLAG SONG...its...awesome...and somewhat amusing
    gofuckyourselfon February 12, 2005   Link
  • +1
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    good ol rollins. so this doesnt have any direct meaning? just rise above in general? cuz itd be rad to hear about some instant like rollins getting locked up and stirring up heat or some shit
    bag of catson July 31, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    This song epitomizes the "hardcore punk anthem".
    OceanOfChaoson May 16, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    I like it, but at the same time find it a little comical.
    fuckyouallon May 09, 2003   Link
  • 0
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    only 2 messages on one of the defining 80s US harcore songs???? well not much to say apart from (and i quote) : "This song epitomizes the "hardcore punk anthem"."
    joeytheboyon September 20, 2004   Link
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    I LOVE THIS SONG i think the meaning is obvious to anyone with common sense and if u lack common sense...well ur on ur own...
    gofuckyourselfon January 08, 2005   Link
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    This song, like a lot of BF songs, is a fucking kick in the teeth.. i love it
    HateSaikoon March 06, 2005   Link
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    "We are tired of your abuse Try to stop us is no use." Fuck. This is the soul of hardcore. Really... rise above is an anthem. Ginn guitar and Rollins voice are unique.
    poker_cheateron February 18, 2006   Link
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    the only place where noone's arguing...well, anybody wants to argue??Just read the goddamn lyrics!!!
    strummervilleon October 17, 2006   Link
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    rising above something tragic in their loves?!!!!! You cleary have no idea. This is about rising above ignorant jocks and idiots that tease geeks like me. Black Flag isnt about romance.
    will5on June 20, 2007   Link

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