Another personal one to me, Uprise is specifically about guilt and trauma, but also sits itself well into the storyline, as the corrupt leaders, having now secured their place at the top of the social hierarchy chain, begin to oppress the public, removing any form of free speech and also benefitting themselves - building shelters deep underground to ensure their safety.
Uprise is significant of the mental disorder of anxiety, and the attempt to overcome the initial step and regain confidence.
lyrics
Why does it all feel unfinished
In all these things that I want to do
But how do I complete them when
My dreams are plagued with thoughts of you
I don't know whether I should be feeling this
Or whether I should just let it go
But how do I do that or move on just slightly
When guilt covers me from head to toe
Is this the end or something new?
I wish I'd have known sooner
I wish I could've helped you (The pressure of the)
Earth keeps spinning
It's just the beginning
He says he's the greatest there'll ever be
But do I trust his information?
And let him rule the nation?
'So bow down to me, bow down on one knee!'
I feel my uprise inside of my heart
The plans and visions that tear it apart
Try to knock me down, or turn me around
Try to take away my crown, lock me underground
Try to put me on my knees, try to make me freeze
Try to put me at ease, make me see what he sees
Convince me with lies, make me see through his eyes
As another one dies, this is his uprise
How do I escape from corruption in power?
How do I escape from his watching eyes?
I need this acception I just want to fit in
But he rules with power, corruption and lies
How do I make up for things that won't help me?
How do I stand on my own two feet?
I don't wanna be so reliant on others
I don't want my life to feel incomplete
Is this the end or something new?
I wish I'd have known sooner
I wish I could've helped you (My head's full of the)
Lies they're bringing
My ears are ringing
I think I'm having an overload
Am I a reincarnation?
Or just a creation?
Is this a worldwide episode?
I feel my uprise inside of my heart
The plans and visions that tear it apart
Try to knock me down, or turn me around
Try to take away my crown, lock me underground
Try to put me on my knees, try to make me freeze
Try to put me at ease, make me see what he sees
Convince me with lies, make me see through his eyes
As another one dies, this is his uprise
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