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March 16, 2015 · Empowerment Songs, Freedom Songs, Life In Song 1980's, Songs of Transformation, Spiritual Songs

82 Arise, Arise (version 2)

 

082 Arise Arise origAbout This Song (Lyrics Below)

Interesting. I hadn’t listened to this song or played it in a long time. And it is clear even back in 1985 (the year my oldest son was born), that I was being encouraged by something beyond my conscious awareness to “hang in there and keep moving forwards” towards my dreams and life purpose.

At the time, it seemed like my dream of being a musician was dead. Replaced by the necessity of making a living and supporting a family.

Like most of us I didn’t always listen to that “still small voice” that reassures us in our hour of darkest need. As the Course in Miracles says: “You do not know what is in your best interests”. Sometimes the hardest times are the ones where our character is built and tested, where the foundation of all future successes are being built.

Listening to this song this morning FIRED ME UP! Won’t you join me on this journey?

–  Mark

p.s. BTW this is yet another example of the fabulous work that Joe Mennonna does with my songs. I’m playing acoustic guitar and singing on this track. JOE IS PLAYING EVERYTHING ELSE! The guy is a freaking genius. I hope you will support our work together by buying a CD or a downloading a song today (and paying whatever you are moved to pay) Thank you!

Arise, Arise (Version 2)

Song #82 | Fall 1985 | CD: Thirsty For The Sky (version2) | CD:Live Unknown (version 1)

Oh Dreamer of dreams
Painter of pictures
Look out your window
See the cars rush through the rain?
They do not stop beside the road just to complain
Arise, arise!

Why  is it possible
For you to heal your dreams?
You may stumbled but it’s better than it seems
Arise, arise!

Refrain:
Arise. Arise!
Have your courage with you
Take it deep into the night
Now you are shining
Lift your heart up to the sky
Allow your dreams to rise
And keep on  climbing

Take a good lesson from the rising of the moon
He hoists himself into the sky
By his own tune
Arise, arise!

Failure is a myth because we all have things to learn
You are the thoughts you think
So set your inner fire alight and burn!
Arise, arise!

Refrain:

Now take your hopes and dreams
And raise them like a flag
Keep them always in your eyes
As you climb the tallest mountain crag
Arise, arise!

Refrain:

Oh dreamer of dreams
Painter of pictures…
Arise, arise…

Copyright 1985-2015 by Mark Shepard. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission.

Filed Under: Empowerment Songs, Freedom Songs, Life In Song 1980's, Songs of Transformation, Spiritual Songs

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Love your lyrics!

Love your music! Love your lyrics!

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I loved the song and listened to it 3 times….

Hi Mark, I just had to tell you this. I emailed my 3 granddaughters the song you wrote who are sisters with the youngest being 11 years old, has cerebral palsy and is very smart, is able to talk, very funny, uses a computer, is able to write, now is learning to play drums, emails me ‘Thanks. I do.’ I loved the song and listened to it 3 times.

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Total awesomeness!!!

‘Let’s Run’ is MY FAVORITE so far.. I LOVE THIS ONE.. great job.. total awesomeness!!! I thank Jana Stanfield for introducing me to your gifts. I am grateful.

Merril

For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love…

Dear Mark, THANK YOU for sending *Spark & Flame*!!!! This CD certainly is a compilation of Conscious Love Songs! As I listen I am transported to memory after memory past, present and future, fulfilled and unfulfilled. I was flooded with many different emotions. I cried, laughed, held my breath and also breathed deep heart-centered breaths of connection to the Divine. I feel joy, grief, sadness, compassion, love, awe, freedom, kindness, gratitude and appreciation. For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love, releasing, acceptance for what was, what is and who I am. Knowing that I am enough and that I am Divinely Loved.

J

They love (your song) and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

My name is Cecile. I teach kindergarten at OMSD. I had the pleasure of using your song Together We Can Change The World to help my students make a difference in this wonderful world! They love it and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

Cecile Arvizo

Just awesome…

Your music is taking over my life and it’s awesome!

Eric

I Love listening to all your songs…

Mark, you really are an amazing songwriter! I Love listening to all your songs and sitting in the creative aura they create!

Cheri

Been singing the chorus since the first day I heard it…

I sh*t you not when I say I’ve been singing the chorus to Honest Rock since the first day I heard it. I sing this every single day. Many times a day. Seriously. It’s like a mantra to me. It soothes me:-)

Gene Moore

Never fails to move me…

Your incredible music never fails to move me. Thank you, Mark.

Paula

You have put a grown man in tears…

Mark, this song and message really hit home for me today. You have put a grown man in tears. Thank You for what you do. Sometimes I think you sound kind of cheesy, and then others, I think you are a genius, and I’m beginning to realize that you actually care about helping people. So hard to “get out of your own way” sometimes…thanks for the reminder.

Jeremy

Your song was just perfect to start my day…

Mark, your song ‘Freedom (It’s Been  Long Road)’ was just perfect to start my day. I LOVE IT!  Thank you, Thank you.  Blessings to you and much gratitude for your musical gift.

Judy

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album…

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album. I hear so many different influences and styles woven throughout the songs, really keeps it interesting from start to finish!

Dan Z

Enjoying your songs so much…

Hello Mark. I am enjoying your songs so much! I’d love to see you play live somewhere.

Marianne

Brilliant!

Brilliant! I LOVE seeing the words to all these beloved songs, thanks!

Mary F.

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred…

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred and dear as a faith community.

Gina Sullivan, Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

You write some great songs!

Hi Mark, You write some great songs! I really enjoyed listening to all of them on Spark and Flame. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the good work! All the best.

Susan

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