“RISE!”
Avraham Fried, Eli Gerstner & Baruch Levine (The Chizuk Project)
Song Composed, Arranged & Produced by Eli Gerstner (EG Productions)
Lyrics by Yisroel Besser
Executive Producer: Jeremy B. Strauss (Strauss Music LLC)
Mixed & Mastered by Eli Gerstner @ EG Studios
Video Created & Produced by Eliana Thalheim (Flash of Design)

Verse 1:
Ever been turned upside down?
Ever felt like you’re underground?
Ever felt so unsure,
That you don’t know what to expect?
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Verse 2:
Ever been turned inside out?
Ever felt so much doubt?
Didn’t know what it’s all about,
What comes next?
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Bridge 1:
So grab my hand, my friend we’ll walk the way,
Raise your voice it’s the dawn of a brand new day
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Chorus:
So much as changed, but this is still the same
The happiest time is after the pain,
You’ve fought the good fight
Cause you burn with an inner flame
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See a new day, through your tired eyes
After the storm come the bluest skies
It’s time to rise, oh it’s time to rise!
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Verse 3:
Ever fall at the side of the road
Ever struggle underneath the load
Look at life like you cant crack the code
The road ahead is dark

Verse 4:
Ever felt that you’re just too small
Holding on tight, hoping not to fall
Ever wonder what’s the point of it all,
Look inside and find that spark,
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Bridge 2:
And let it glow, my friend, and show the way,
Raise your voice it’s the dawn of a brand new day,
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Chorus:
So much as changed, but this is still the same
The happiest time is after the pain,
You’ve fought the good fight
Cause you burn with an inner flame
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See a new day, through your tired eyes
After the storm come the bluest skies
It’s time to rise, oh it’s time to rise!

Interlude 1:
Looking ahead we’ll keep marching on
Facing what comes with courage and calm
Take chizuk and hope hold tight to the chain

Interlude 2:
The pages are turning in the book above
The one in control is writing with love
Look to heaven and give thanks to his name.
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Chorus:
So much as changed, but this is still the same
The happiest time is after the pain,
You’ve fought the good fight
Cause you burn with an inner flame
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It’s a new day, through your open eyes
After the storm came the bluest skies
Let us rise, oh it’s time to rise!

Musicians:
Piano: Eli Gerstner
Synths: Shai Barak
Drums: Avi Avidani
Guitar: Aryeh Kunstler
Bass: Ramon De Bruyn
Strings: Boris Corchesco & Co.
Copying/Charts: Avremi G. (A Notable Idea)
Cover Art: Ari Friedman (JF Designs)
Background Vocals: Eli, Yaakov & Moishe Gerstner

Special thanks to: Yossi Tyberg (recording AF), EstyB Photography, Mordy Serle & The Covid Plasma Initiative, David Altshuler & Yeshiva World News.
Special thanks to the courageous survivors of COVID-19 who allowed us to use their personal footage in this production: Eli Beer & the United Hatzalah of Israel, Harry Adjmi, Rabbi Yudi Dukes & family.

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