Rise and Fall (Song #135) - Mark Shepard Sings

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<a href="https://markshepard.bandcamp.com/track/rise-and-fall-song-135">Rise and Fall (Song #135) by Mark Shepard</a>

This song was inspired by evnts in Tianamen Square in China in 1989.

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Lyrics:
Rise and Fall
Song #135 | Written June-July 1989 | Recorded July 2022

Boy have I got a secret for you
There’s power in words to break the world in two
Rise and fall
One lone tree guards the hope of the world
Who can tell but birds it’s branches hold?
Rise and fall

Can you see the sun break through the clouds
Can you see the troops disperse the bleeding crowds?
Rise and fall
Ruled by men deep in limousines
Who seem to feel that freedom is obscene
Rise and fall

Refrain:
I believe I can hear the distance calling
I believe I can see the mighty falling…

Bayonets fixed, sweat in eyes
Soldiers lay their lives down serving lies
Rise and fall
What is true? What is false?
Who is foolish? Can you tell me, can you tell me who is wise?
Fall and RISE!

Refrain:

Boy have I got a secret for you
There’s power in Love to make the world anew
Rise and fall
One lone tree guards the hope of the world
Who can tell what birds its branches hold?
Rise and fall

Refrain:

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Love your lyrics!

Love your music! Love your lyrics!

Robin Bridgeford

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.

Gail Russ

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

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

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

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

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

Never fails to move me…

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

Paula

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

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

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

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

Just awesome…

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

Eric

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