Story Behind The Song
Lyrics are modeled after Joni Mitchell's line in "Down to You" where she says "You're a brute, you're an angel, you can crawl but you can fly too -- it all comes down to you." I wanted this song to remind us to rise above everything going on and not feel burdened by the obstacles.
Song Description
Latin groove jam song featuring soaring flute lines and flamenco-flavored guitar. Two instrumental sections where the flute trades improvisational lines with high harmonic occipital vocal lines.
| Song Length |
7:30 |
Genre |
World - European, Jazz - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Blissful |
Subject |
Spirituality, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Ottmar Liebert, Santana |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
RISE
CHORUS:
The higher that we rise
The bigger the picture that comes into view
The farther that we climb
The closer we get to touching the moon
And in this heightened state
Choose what you'd like to create
The higher that we rise
The closer we get to the divine
VERSE:
Animal
But spirit as well
Why choose to crawl
When you can soar above it all
Unlock from your heart
What keeps it apart
From one love, one purpose --
To be all that you are
CHORUS: The higher that we rise . . .