From the recording Songs From The Silo
Music and Lyrics by Aaron Gabriel
Lyrics
Start on a mornin’ high that always ends low.
I can barely move with all these worries in tow.
There’s no one in my corner as I face the final blow,
So hear me before I go.
I’ve been down so long I can’t look up.
I give everything but it’s never enough.
Now my heart’s so full, it’s about to erupt
And my tears are all dried up.
The rain may come down hard but it makes the flowers bloom.
A seed can be buried for years and still hold perfume.
A bird has to fall a few times if it wants to leave the nest.
Get ready for the rise of the rest,
I’m ready for the rise of the rest… of the rest!
I can stand up for something though I can’t use my feet.
Don’t tell me life is bitter when I know it can be sweet!
Don’t stay in my kitchen, [if you] can’t stand the heat
My light will shine even in the darkest street!
I think it’s good to know things are not what they seem.
I am stronger now for swimming up stream.
I had to walk uphill so everyone could see.
I realize the dream!
The rain may come down hard but it makes the flowers bloom.
A seed can be buried for years and still hold perfume.
A bird has to fall a few times if it wants to leave the nest.
Get ready for the rise of the rest
I’m ready for the rise of the rest… of the rest!
All my life I’ve been told to lay down and stay.
All my life I’ve been told, but not today… not today!
The rain may come down hard but it makes the flowers bloom.
A seed can be buried for years and still hold perfume.
A bird has to fall a few times if it wants to leave the nest.
Get ready for the rise of the rest,
I’m ready for the rise of the rest,
Get ready for the rise of the rest,
I’m ready for the rise of the rest,
This is the rise of the rest!