Slow down, be still
Let go, we will
Be here, be now
Slow down, be still
Breathe in, refill
Be here, be now

If you choose to love
To know that the call
Is to give all you are
To give love away, away
Rise, rise, people of love rise
People of love rise, give yourself away
Rise, rise, people of love rise
People of love rise, give yourself away
Give yourself away, give yourself away

Slow down, just breathe
Be still, believe
Be here, be now
Slow down and see
It’s all you need
Be loved and free

And to hear the call, is to give your love away
And to hear the call, is to give your love away
And to hear the call, is to give your life away
Is to give your life away

We’re not safe, we’re not safe
But we will rise


Written by Robbie Seay, Taylor Johnson, Tedd Tjornhom, Ryan Owens, Chase Jenkins, and Dan Hamilton © 2007 Birdwing Music (admin. by EMI CMG Publishing) / Meaux Hits (admin. by EMI CMG Publishing) / Tedasia Music (admin. by EMI CMG Publishing) (ASCAP)

Behind the Song:
(June 2006 - Hyde Park Studio - Houston) “Rise” feels like a summary of the entire album. Most of the lyrics were written while a friend spoke at Ecclesia one Sunday night. He talked about slowing down, not just for the sake of resting or recharging, but to remind ourselves that there is great need in the world. And so, this song is a call to action—to live a life of generosity and sacrifice." - Robbie Seay