AaLE addresses personal struggles in new single NERVOUS (Rise Up)
Italian artist AaLE balances personal struggle with artistic release in his latest single, “NERVOUS (Rise Up),” addressing years of pressure and complex battles stretching from 2018 through the post-COVID period. The track features the central mantra “Rise up, rise up, I’m alive,” designed to push listeners through physical and mental limits.
The Genesis of a Personal Breaking Point
Pressure, doubt, and the sensation of hitting a wall form the foundation of “NERVOUS (Rise Up).” Rather than stemming from a single isolated incident, the track grew out of an extended, challenging timeframe spanning from 2018 to the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by continuous obstacles and personal battles. AaLE notes that writing the song was a necessary reminder that individuals must sometimes tell themselves they can succeed, whether dealing with difficult circumstances or pursuing specific life goals. The work serves as an internal push to muster the grit required to face daunting situations.
Physical Endurance and the Core Mantra
At the center of the composition is a simple, powerful phrase: “Rise up, rise up, I’m alive.” AaLE compares the feeling behind the chorus to the physical sensation of running out of breath, where movement continues solely through mental drive and self-motivation. The phrase functions as a musical mantra intended to motivate both the creator and the listener when the body signals it can no longer go on, leaving the mind to take command and push forward.
Balancing Dual Artistic Identities
Alongside his solo work as AaLE, where he searches for the defining guitar riff, the artist also records as Commercialista PoP, using music to critique reality through irony and provocation. AaLE experiences zero difficulty managing these two distinct musical outlets. Having grown up listening to foreign guitar bands where lyrics were secondary to the sound found on original cassettes and CDs, AaLE continues to write starting from the music. In contrast to a domestic market historically focused on lyrics ranging from the casual to the complex, the dual identities represent simply two different avenues of expression rather than conflicting personas.
Direct Messaging Versus Complex Discourse
Addressing the direct and immediate nature of the lyrics in “NERVOUS (Rise Up),” AaLE explains that the text is intentionally kept simple and straightforward. The directness serves a specific purpose when confronting those who tried to stop him or stand in his way, recognizing that overly complex language would fail to communicate the message. Sometimes, elaborate discussions are unnecessary, and the fundamental directive remains straightforward: rise up and stay alive.