

Rise - Single
Katy Perry
2016
2016
[Verse 1]
I won't just survive
Oh, you will see me thrive
Can write my story
I'm beyond the archetype
I won't just conform...
Rise
Katy Perry
[Verse 1]
I won't just survive
Oh, you will see me thrive
Can write my story
I'm beyond the archetype
I won't just conform
No matter how you shake my core
Cause my roots, they run deep, oh
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Oh, ye of so little faith
Don't doubt it, don't doubt it
Victory is in my veins
I know it, I know it
And I will not negotiate
I'll fight it, I'll fight it
I will transform
[Chorus]
When, when the fire's at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They're whispering, "you're out of time."
But still, I rise
This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in; think again
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
[Verse 2]
I must stay conscious
Through the madness and chaos
So I call on my angels
They say...
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Oh, ye of so little faith
Don't doubt it, don't doubt it
Victory is in your veins
You know it, you know it
And you will not negotiate
Just fight it, just fight it
And be transformed
[Chorus]
'Cause when, when the fire's at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They're whispering, "you're out of time."
But still, I rise
This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in; think again
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
[Outro]
Don't doubt it, don't doubt
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You know it, you know it
Still rise
Just fight it, just fight it
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
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“Rise” is about striving to overcome adversity. Katy Perry wrote the song after years of feeling “a need for our world to unite.”
Upon the release of the song, NBC immediately announced their choice to use it for their coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics, with syncs planned across the network's platforms. Perry applauded their decision, referencing the Olympic athletes' inspiring strength and perseverance. Many Olympians make appearances in the music video, including swimmer Michael Phelps, gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Missy Franklin, and sprinter Usain Bolt.
Katy Perry released the official music video on Aug. 4, 2016, just one day before the Rio Olympics opening ceremony: