Rise Up
Yngwie Malmsteen · Attack!! [2002]
But evil is not my friend
And you know I'll die trying
Keep on trying to the end
You know I'm superstitious
But the devil never pays
My victory is delicious
When you fall, fall from grace
My holy sacrifice
It's time for me to rise
The demons chained me down
It's time to rise
Rise up
Rise up
Rise
Rise up
I have had my share of fighting
But I still could fight some more
Now I can see the horizon
Much better than before
What I've been giving all these years
My blood, my sweat, my tears
I'll carry on forever
My holy sacrifice
It's time for me to rise
The demons chained me down
It's time to rise
Rise up
Rise up
Rise up
My holy sacrifice
It's time for me to rise
The demons chained me down
What I've been giving all these years
My blood, my sweat, my tears
I'll carry on forever
It's time to rise
Rise up
Rise up
Rise up
Rise
Rise Up
Rise Up stands as a testament to Yngwie Malmsteen's enduring command of the neoclassical metal genre. Featured on the 2002 album Attack!!, the track showcases the Swedish guitarist's signature blend of rapid-fire arpeggios and dramatic, operatic phrasing. While Malmsteen is often associated with his earlier breakthrough works, this recording demonstrates his continued ability to craft complex, high-energy compositions that define his extensive discography. The song reflects the intense technical precision and emotional grandeur that have characterized his career since the 1980s. It serves as a powerful example of how Malmsteen maintains his distinct sonic identity, balancing virtuosic instrumental passages with the sweeping melodic sensibilities that have influenced countless guitarists across generations.