Defy Rise Hey Ya
Sankara Rise
Afrobeat
About
Pulsing with intricate polyrhythmic percussion and electrifying call-and-response singing, this Afrobeat anthem layers bold brass horn riffs over funky bass grooves that ignite communal dance energy. An extended improvisational sax solo unleashes raw rebellious spirit, channeling themes of unity, freedom, and defiance in a live-oriented production full of unpolished West African power. High-energy jams evoke Fela Kuti's legacy while pushing modern empowerment vibes.
Lyrics
Rise up, feel the fire We move as one Higher and higher We rise, we fight Tear like our dreams No more, no more, more Break the seams Lies from the top Empty promises We rise, we fight Higher and higher We rise, we fight Higher and higher we rise They chain our hands No more, no more, more Break the seams Lies from the top We rise, we fight Claim our bliss Lies from the top We rise, we fight Claim our bliss Higher and higher We rise, we fight Shake it off the prize Corruption, shadow, dark and Light them, we splay Who holds the power We do, we do Post in our veins Change on the breeze Forever see Pursue freedom's cry For freedom's cry For freedom's cry For freedom's cry No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones No more kings on stolen thrones
Defy Rise Hey Ya
Sankara Rise
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