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Rise Above Lyrics
Jealous cowards try to control
They distort what we say
Try to stop what we do
When they can't do it themselves
We are tired of your abuse
Try to stop us, but it's no use
Society's arms think they're smart
I find satisfaction in what they're lacking 'cause
We are born with a chance
And I'm gonna have my chance
Rise above
They distort what we say
Try to stop what we do
When they can't do it themselves
Try to stop us, but it's no use
I find satisfaction in what they're lacking 'cause
We are born with a chance
And I'm gonna have my chance
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Submitted by
bollywoodtoile On Sep 24, 2007
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this song is fucking beautiful, i also appreciate how black flag fans either love or hate it
Yes, absolutely gorgeous.
I know the song is a Black Flag classic, but I'm not sold on the lyrics. They seem to smack of a superiority that just echoes societies presumed contempt. But that's counter-culture for you - it has to have something to define itself in opposition too.
We are born with a chance, and I'm gonna have my chance.
Great lyrics by Black Flag, but the musicianship and delivery of Dirty Projectors is phenomenal - I've seen them twice, and they are incredible. I hope David Longstreth keeps this band, cos they work so well (even tho it's a different band on recording...)
I can't get around how perfect this song is. Love how the context of the lyrics have changed with time and genre.
Something as simple as coming in on the upbeat of the fourth beat has never been so beautiful. Thank you Dave Longstreth.
didn't he try to cover damages completely from memory, without listening to it in over 10 years or something?
yeah the whole album is a re-imagination of the record from when he listened to it as a 15 (or so) year old. fantastic stuff!
yeah the whole album is a re-imagination of the record from when he listened to it as a 15 (or so) year old. fantastic stuff!