Rise
Gabrielle
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I know that it's over But I can't believe we're through They say that time is a healer And I'm better without you It's gonna take time, I know But I'll get over over you Look at my life Look at my heart I have seen them fall apart Now I'm ready to rise again Just look at my hopes Look at my dreams I'm building bridges from these scenes Now I'm ready to rise again Caught up in my thinking, yeah Like a prisoner in my mind You pose so many questions But the truth was hard to find I better think twice, I know That I'll get over you Look at my life Look at my heart I have seen them fall apart Now I'm ready to rise again Just look at my hopes Look at my dreams I'm building bridges from these scenes Now I'm ready to rise again Much time has passed between us Do you still think of me at all My world of broken promises You won't catch me when I fall Look at my life Look at my heart I have seen them fall apart Now I'm ready to rise again Just look at my hopes Look at my dreams I'm building bridges from these scenes Now I'm ready to rise again Look at my life Yes, I'm gonna rise Gonna make it alright I'm gonna be who I wanna be, yeah baby I'm gonna make it alright I'm gonna make it alright
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Written by: BOB DYLAN, FERDY HAMILTON, LOUISA BOBB, OLLIE DAGOIS
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12 facts about this song
Background"Rise" is a song by English singer Gabrielle. It was written by Gabrielle, Ollie Dagois and Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, and produced by Johnny Dollar.
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Release Date and AlbumThe song was released on 18 October 1999 in the United Kingdom as the second single from her third studio album of the same name "Rise".
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Chart Performance"Rise" was a major success in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number one, spending two weeks at the top of the chart.
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InspirationThe lyrics of the song are inspired by the singer’s personal struggles including a turbulent emotional life and a public eye condition that she had since childhood.
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Bob Dylan InfluenceThe song samples the major guitar riff from Bob Dylan's 1973 song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door". Dylan liked "Rise" so much that he allowed Gabrielle to use the sample for free, while taking a co-writer credit for providing the Dylan's original song.
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International Success"Rise" also peaked within the top 10 in Ireland, New Zealand and peaked at number 2 on the Eurochart Hot 100.
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CertificationIn 2000, "Rise" was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales and streams exceeding 600,000.
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Background of the AlbumThe album "Rise" marked a notable turnaround in Gabrielle’s career, following a few years of difficulty where she was dropped by her record company because of poor sales.
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RereleaseA new mix of "Rise", that featured a sample of "Sure Thing" by St Germain, was released in the UK in 2007 where it reached the top 20.
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Emotional ConnectionGabrielle has often stated that "Rise" speaks about positivity, about trying to look at the bright side of things, about trying to rise above everything that brings you down.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rise" was directed by Kevin Godley. It features Gabrielle singing the song whilst walking around a large mansion, intercut with scenes of a love-troubled couple.
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AwardThe song earned Gabrielle her second BRIT Award in 2000, where she was named Best British Female Solo Artist.
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