Andra Song Analysis

Who is Andra Day? Well, Andra Day became popular in late 2012 due to her releasing covers on Youtube (Musictory). She is also a thirty-two-year-old contemporary singer and songwriter. Her music background is R&B and Retro-Soul. In her song; “Rise Up”, Andra uses metaphors, imagery, similes, and a little bit of first person perspective as if she is right there with someone obtaining obstacles. Andra also uses a tone of motivation during the song to get someone through the rough times. In the first stanza of the lyrics; she says, “You’re broken down and tired of living life on a merry-go-round…” (AZLyrics). Day gives a sense of imagery that describes someone who is tired and feels like giving up. She also throws in a metaphor to describe how …show more content…
This is the main message of the song. It may have described the album, but truly that is the description of the song. People cannot walk in a state of fear. Everyone is not perfect; we all make mistakes. If fear takes over, then there is no coming back. Nothing will get accomplished if you are afraid to do it. As Day’s words flow through her lyrics. In the second stanza Day talks about overcoming fears by facing them. “And I’ll rise up, I’ll rise like the day...I’ll rise up and I’ll do it a thousand times again” (AZLyrics). Basically this means that you will get up every day despite the challenges that are in a person’s face. Even though it is hard, anyone can do it with the strength and self-determination that God gave them. Day also shares some words that have touched me personally. “In spite of the ache, I’ll rise up…” (AZLyrics). When your heart feels broken and you feel as if the world is on your shoulders. You struggle with giving up on everything or to get through it. No one likes to experience pain, even if it is physical, mental, or emotional pain. It does not matter which one, bottom line it hurts and no one should ever have to go through it. Especially if they are going through it …show more content…
You can see the morning routine of the couple. It starts with her reading a message from her husband’s message board. The message said, “I want to take you out on a date today.” Soon you see the message board attached to a wheelchair. Later, it shows the woman bathing her husband while Andra is singing in the background. The woman picks out a nice dress and gets ready while the husband waits. Fast forward to the scene at the restaurant, there you see the woman getting out of the van and makes eye-contact with a very attractive young man. She then realizes the reality that is right in front of her. The woman smiled at the man, but as she got closer to the other side of the van to get her husband, her smile soon faded. There it hits where it hurts because she feels a little guilty for looking at another man who is handsome and healthy. Whereas her husband is not. On the date, it shows where she has to hold the menu for her husband and feed him when their food arrives. Towards the end, you see the couple laughing and having a good time. As if it is just them two without a care in the world. Overall, the video shows how the love is strong enough to where the woman is not bothered by taking care of her husband. At times she felt a sense of regret, but she overcame in the end and still continues to love and care for him. As Andra sings the lyrics in