Opening track on A-Mac DZ's 9th studio album, featuring a live 7-piece band for the first time. With a laid-back acoustic rock groove and hard-hitting reggae jam in the chorus, the track is very easy listening and makes the listener question what it means to seek the truth.
lyrics
Verse 1:
Come a time when the life you lead means nothing
Without your money who are you? What do you believe?
Tell me whatcha lookin’ for? Well you better go find it
The cars in the driveway, sell it off
The bills that you gotta pay, burn em all
Your debt to the man, you’re no slave boy
You live long, you live well, let it go
The you open up, then you rise above, you’re gonna rise above
Chorus:
Give up your money go find a lover
Give up your worries go find a brother
You speak of your heart and you’ll be reminded
Seek the truth and you will find it
Verse 2:
Bring it back now, open up the door to the new life
Is it what you were looking for? Felt just right
Something you couldn’t ignore, son imagine the world in harmony
If we all knew what’s up
No food for the hungry, plant it up
No clean water runs free, purify
Forget the government lies, you’re no slave boy
You live long, you live well, let it go
The you open up, then you rise above, you’re gonna rise above
credits
from Rise Above,
track released April 18, 2014
All music & lyrics written/recorded/mixed/and produced by Alex Mackenzie-Low.
Mastering by Tyler Soifer at Side 3 Studios.
Artwork by Kenny Idleman.
Vocals & Acoustic Guitar Alex Mackenzie-Low
Drums Matt McElwain
Bass Isaac Schiff
Percussion Jake Heym
Keys Karl Rivers
Saxophone Joe Lilly
Electric Guitar Danny Bastos
Straight out of Denver, CO, A-Mac DZ has defined the art of fusing progressive acoustic rock with hip-hop, reggae, and folk.
A-Mac DZs innovative musical outlook is also known for incorporating an empowering and positive lyrical message, resulting in a truly unique and genuine musical experience. A-Mac DZ continues to break the mold and expand his musical impact over a wide range of music lovers....more
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