Tyketto‘s latest single, “We Rise,” is the second track from their upcoming album Closer to the Sun, set for release on March 20, 2026, via Silver Lining Music.
Key Details
It channels arena rock anthems in the spirit of their classic “Don’t Come Easy,” with a runtime of 4:01 and production handled by the band, alongside Dirk Ulrich’s mastering. Released January 20, 2026, an official video premiered around January 19-22, filmed at Base Studios in Stourbridge, showcasing the current lineup: Danny Vaughn (vocals), Harry Scott Elliott (guitar), Ged Rylands (keyboards), Chris Childs (bass), and Johnny Dee (drums); podcast episode with Johnny Dee touching the subject of Tyketto reunion.
Creation Story
Danny Vaughn described it as the band’s first major collaborative effort for the album – Harry Scott Elliott contributed the guitar riff and chorus, while Vaughn and Chris Childs refined the arrangement and lyrics. The core message emphasizes resilience: “when you get knocked down, keep getting back up,” reflecting optimism amid post-COVID challenges.
Lyrics Highlights
The chorus of Tyketto’s “We Rise” packs a punch with its raw, cyclical mantra of resilience – “We rise, we fall but we give it our all” – mirroring life’s relentless rollercoaster while fueling that unshakeable fighter’s spirit. Phrases like “walk through the fire” and “stand tall” ignite a defiant hope, turning setbacks into setups for epic comebacks, perfectly echoing Danny Vaughn’s post-COVID band revival vibe. The broader lyrics weave in hard-won wisdom and ditching rigid divides (“drawing fewer lines in the sand”), making it an anthem for anyone grinding through chaos with eyes on the horizon.
We rise, we fall, but we give it our all.
Sample chorus from “We Rise” by Tyketto
We fall, we rise with hope in our eyes.
When it’s down to the wire.
We’ll walk through the fire.
We rise, we fall, and we’re gonna stand tall.
Full lyrics touch on life’s ups and downs, lessons learned, and drawing fewer lines in the sand.
Music Video
Whoa, Tyketto’s “We Rise” video is pure fire! Shot at Base Studios in Stourbridge by Paul Hollingsworth and Scott Wardell, it’s a raw, fist-pumping performance clip that explodes with the band’s unbreakable energy – Danny Vaughn belting those epic vocals, Harry Scott Elliott shredding riffs, Ged Rylands on keys, Chris Childs thumping bass, and Johnny Dee crushing drums. No fancy story, just straight-up arena rock vibes that scream resilience, perfectly hyping their Closer to the Sun album drop and 2026 tour – gets your blood pumping every time!
