Meaning of “Rise” by Jonas Blue (feat. Jack & Jack)

“Rise” is a track by English DJ, songwriter and music producer featuring vocals from the American duo Jack & Jack. The lyrics of “Rise”, which pay homage the struggles of the young, center mainly on the themes of youthful exuberance, perseverance, and resistance against the older generations.

Facts about “Rise”

• “Rise” was written by Jonas Blue and two other English songwriters, namely Ed Drewett and Romans. Drewett is known for collaborating with such musical acts as One Direction, Little Mix and Craig David. Romans, on the other hand, has over the years made a name for himself working with the likes of Elton John, Alicia Keys, Rita Ora and John Legend.
• Jonas Blue solely produced the track.
• Jack & Jack didn’t partake in the writing of the song. The pair only sang the vocals on the track.
• Having climbed to the number 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart, this track became the fourth single of Blue’s career to enter into the top 10 in the United Kingdom. Blue’s first UK top 10 hit was his cover of the 1988 song “Fast Car” by American singer Tracy Chapman. The single peaked at number 2 in the UK.
• Away from the UK, the song also entered the top 10 in a number of countries, including Austria and Germany.
• This is Jack & Jack’s first top 10 hit in the UK.
• This track marks the first time Jonas Blue and Jack & Jack have collaborated together.
• All the vocals on the track are sung by Jack & Jack. Just like virtually all his tracks, Blue also doesn’t sing on this one.
• In many parts of the world, including in the UK, the track officially came out on May 25th, 2018. In the United States, the track was released on July 3rd, 2018.
• The official music video of “Rise” was released on June 15th, 2018.
• Blue and Jack & Jack appear in the music video which was shot in the capital city of Portugal, Lisbon.

What musical genre is “Rise”?

This song falls into the category of house-pop.

Acoustic Version of “Rise” by Jonas Blue

Below is an acoustic version of this masterpiece. Blue and Jack & Jack performed this version of the song on the top of the roof of a building in London. The video was directed by John Paveley.