Lyrics: Michael Mott
Music: Michael Mott
Look what I've done!
My rise has just begun
I've made the city scream my name
How they all cheer
And now each step is clear
But will this girl play my game?
I did what he told me to
I made the move and followed through
But has the foolish girl pulled away?
Will my Gretchen follow me
And show the boy what he can't see
Or give my rising city all away?
There are so many pending questions
So much that common sense demands
I've given Gretchen clear directions
Now my fate is in her hands
Rise or fall?
Will I rise or fall?
Through it all, a voice keeps ringing
Win or lose?
Is this all a ruse?
Every choice I choose to make
Leads me toward toward another turn to take
Father, bless us on this day
In her eyes my doubts fade away
I will honor and obey
Our family name and this I pray
There you are!
Did my Gretchen take the bait
Or is her foolish pride too great?
And will she tell the boy to fall in line?
If she doesn't follow through
What else can I say or do
To fight the church and take what's duly mine?
Johann!
You've found this lonely Gretchen's craving!
You know the secret in her soul!
Now that the girl is close to caving
You've got her dreams in your control!
Rise or fall!
You can have it all!
Though you're small, your strength is mighty
Win or lose!
She cannot refuse!
You've made our Gretchen understand
Now stand back and watch her take his hand
Father, bless me on this day
I will lead with love in God's righteous way
I will honor and obey
And the holy church and this I pray
Sanctus, Sanctus
His words cut through my soul
He knows my every dream
Should I believe him?
He feeds me more
And I can soar...
So, rise or fall?
Will I rise or fall?
Are you still the man I know?
Like a phoenix rising now
Find the strength and still somehow
This new frontier weakens doubt and fear
Father bless us on this day...
Watch her take the baron's hand
Now you're next to take this town's command
Ohhh...
Our choices rise above it all
Stand up tall
For now we rise
Or fall!