Andra Day is an American singer, songwriter, and actress popular for her soulful voice, vintage style, and emotionally rich performances.
She rose to fame with her debut album Cheers to the Fall, earning critical acclaim for her powerful storytelling and vocal range. Mixing jazz, soul, and R&B, she uses her music to uplift, motivate, and inspire.
About the Song
Rise Up is a touching anthem of toughness and hope, released as the standout single from Day’s debut album. With rising vocals and a soulful piano-driven melody, the song encourages determination through pain and hardship.
Its message delivering strength in the face of adversity has made it a favorite at social movements, memorials, and moments of thought around the world.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Released | 28 August, 2015 |
| Album | Cheers To the Fall |
| Writer | Andra Day, Jennifer Decilveo |
| Producer | Adrian Gurvitz |
Read Full Lyrics of Rise Up
Verse 1
You’re broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry-go-round
And you can’t find the fighter
But I see it in you, so we gon’ walk it out
And move mountains
We gon’ walk it out
And move mountains
Chorus
And I’ll rise up, I’ll rise like the day
I’ll rise up, I’ll rise unafraid
I’ll rise up
And I’ll do it a thousand times again
And I’ll rise up, high like the waves
I’ll rise up in spite of the ache
I’ll rise up
And I’ll do it a thousand times again
Post-Chorus
For you
For you
For you
For you
Verse 2
When the silence isn’t quiet
And it feels like it’s getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we’ll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
Bring it to its feet
And move mountains
Chorus
And I’ll rise up, I’ll rise like the day
I’ll rise up, I’ll rise unafraid
I’ll rise up
And I’ll do it a thousand times again
Post-Chorus
For you
For you
For you
For you
Bridge
All we need, all we need is hope
And for that, we have each other
And for that, we have each other, and (We will rise)
We will rise, we will rise (We will rise)
We’ll rise, oh-oh-ooh-oh (We will rise)
We’ll rise
Chorus
I’ll rise up, rise like the day
I’ll rise up in spite of the ache
I will rise a thousands times again
And we’ll rise up, high like the waves
We’ll rise up in spite of the ache
We’ll rise up (Rise up)
And we’ll do it a thousands times again
Post-Chorus
For you
For you
For you
For you
For you
Similar Songs Like Rise Up
Here are the songs like Rise Up by Andra Day, with the same emotions and heartfelt lyrics:
- Forever Mine: This soulful ballad carries the same weak yet powerful tone, celebrating unconditional love with a deep sense of gratitude and devotion.
- Cheers to the Fall: This track shows pain and perseverance. It expresses the beauty of learning from our failures and rising stronger, wrapped in rich, expressive vocals.
- City Burns: It is a powerful anthem about standing for justice and hope amid chaos. Its emotional urgency and spiritual strength mirror the toughness in Rise Up.
Similar Artists Like Andra Day
Below is a list of artists similar to Andra Day, known for their soulful vocals, powerful messages, along with their genres and top albums:
- Alicia Keys
Genres: R&B, Soul, Pop
Top Albums: Songs in A Minor (2001), The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003), HERE (2016) - Jazmine Sullivan
Genres: R&B, Neo-Soul
Top Albums: Fearless (2008), Reality Show (2015), Heaux Tales (2021) - Lauryn Hill
Genres: Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B
Top Albums: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) - Emeli Sandé
Genres: Soul, R&B, Pop
Top Albums: Our Version of Events (2012), Long Live the Angels (2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
What Inspired Andra Day to Write Rise Up?
Andra Day wrote Rise Up as an anthem of strength for a friend diagnosed with cancer, but it grew into a universal message of perseverance and hope for anyone facing adversity.
How has Rise Up Been Used Beyond Entertainment?
The song has been adopted for social movements, charity campaigns, medical patient support, and as inspiration during personal hardships worldwide.
How did Rise Up Impact Andra Day’s Career?
Rise Up established Day as a powerful vocalist with meaningful songwriting, opening doors for her acting career, including her Golden Globe-winning role as Billie Holiday.
