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TESTAMENT - Rise Up (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alex Skolnick
Alex Skolnick
Lead Guitar
Chuck Billy
Chuck Billy
Lead Vocals
Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson
Rhythm Guitar
Gene Hoglan
Gene Hoglan
Drums
Greg Christian
Greg Christian
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson
Composer
Chuck Billy
Chuck Billy
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Andy Sneap
Andy Sneap
Mixing Engineer
Juan Urteaga
Juan Urteaga
Recording Engineer
Testament
Testament
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I say rise up
When I say war
That means the time is now
To even up the score
[Verse 2]
The leader speaks
His plan has failed before
Enlisted soldiers awaiting orders
[Verse 3]
It's time for justice
Just like before
Our troops protect and serve
Are they ever coming home?
[Verse 4]
So much regret
Another killed by war
Such a tragedy
Enlisted soldiers obey their orders
[Verse 5]
When I say rise up
You say war
When I say rise up
You say war
[Verse 6]
Rise up (War)
Rise up (War)
Rise up (War)
Rise up (War)
[Verse 7]
The smell of death
Reeks through the air
The stench of burning bodies
Bloodshed everywhere
[Verse 8]
Scattered remains
And bullet shells
Send in the dogs of war
Unleash the hounds of hell
[Verse 9]
It's time to rise up
It's time to rise for war
It's time to rise up
Black is death and red is war
[Verse 10]
Yeah, I said rise up
And you said war
All for one and one for all
The perfect world war
[Verse 11]
All of the rest
Will fail just like before
Such a tragedy
The fallen soldiers, they followed orders
[Verse 12]
When I say rise up
You say war
When I say rise up
You say war
[Verse 13]
Rise up (War)
Rise up (War)
Rise up (War)
Rise up (War)
Written by: Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson

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