"Raise" genre: Contemporary Urban
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	An uplifting anthem to help unravel any number of binds that can oppress you. A song of both empowerment and affirmation - challenging us to not hold back, but to give in to those inate feelings of desiring FREEDOM - whatever FREEDOM you seek. "It's there waiting for you, wanting you to touch it, GO AHEAD AND TOUCH IT!"
	CD: Closets On Fire   Label: Independent Credits: Lyrics by Anthony Antoine Produced by Anthony Antoine and Michael Smith
	Story Behind the Song The song RAISE, the lyrics and movement of the song are SO much of who I am today. It is the first song that I musically produced alone and communicates the spirit and energy of me, who I am and have been now for years. RAISE is eclectic and abstract at times but also uplifting and makes you want to dance. That's me!! Lyrics Raise The kids will raise Babyboy 2002 - For you baby "Breathing" Verse 1 You were never allowed to know To give in to what you feel Is it ever too late to learn? To give into what you feel Come into the light that's shining Shining for you (It's shining for you) You've come so far there's no turning back What else is there to do but give in to what you feel? Chorus Don't hold back, don't resist When you deny, it will persist All you defy, all that you've missed Undermines the protagonist There's an overwhelming freedom that perseveres, endures, it's real If only you surrender to your appeal And give in to what you feel Verse 2 Walk through the door of fantasy Your spirit implodes (new word – pay attention) Now here's your chance to finally be free You're about to explode (just let it flow) Come into the light that's shining, awesomely (its awe inspiring, irresistible) You've come so far there's no turning back Go ahead and be free Give in to what you feel Chorus Don't hold back, don't resist When you deny, it will persist All you defy, all that you've missed Undermines the protagonist There's an overwhelming freedom that perseveres, endures, it's real If only you surrender to your appeal And give in to what you feel Chorus cont. All your fears let them go Live your life, years to unknow Adversity to sovereignty Transformation to undergo There's an overwhelming freedom My appeal Overwhelming the ordeal Of your liberty they steal No more Give in Break Surrender Sacrafice no more This is your freedom Surrender Sacrafice no more This is your freedom Grab it - Take it It's there waiting for you Wanting you to touch it Go ahead and touch it Touch it Touch it Chorus Don't hold back, don't resist When you deny, it will persist All you defy, all that you've missed Undermines the protagonist There's an overwhelming freedom that perseveres, endures, it's real If only you surrender to your appeal And give in to what you feel All your fears let them go Live your life, years to unknow Adversity to sovereignty Transformation to undergo There's an overwhelming freedom My appeal Overwhelming the ordeal Of your liberty they steal No more Give in Take my hand and follow me No need to worry you will see All that you are all you can be All you desire all that you need There's an overwhelming freedom Surrender to your amaze Living on the low - a phase Live HIGH And praise your freedom Come on my brothers RAISE up - RAISE

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