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Calum Scott's Music Video for 'Rise' Is a Bonafide Tearjerker

A man in a shearling-lined jacket with arms outstretched, laughing against a cloudy sky.

This is the official video for the song' Rise' by Calum Scott, who first came to stardom on 'Britain's Got Talent.' Calum sings surrounded by scenic ocean imagery. He is alone, walking along a beach with majestic mountains behind him.

A man in a leather jacket and scarf stands with hands outstretched against a cloudy sky.

'Rise' is an inspirational song meant to evoke resilience and strength. The uplifting words of the chorus ring out, 'I've got my best suit on, and I'm ready. I've got my sleeves rolled up, and I'll be on my way.'

Besides Calum, we are shown a nurse helping a woman out of a wheelchair onto a rooftop. She is in a hospital gown and obviously suffering from cancer. It is a heart-wrenching image of a fight many of us have been affected by.

A family of four, including a child, stands together, looking up at birds flying in the sky.

The next scene is the woman with her children on happier days along the beach. Her golden blonde hair blows in the wind as she points out the birds flying over the ocean. The scene cuts back and forth to Calum singing.

The next time we see her, she struggles on that same beach, looking at her children one last time as they play. She embraces them as the ocean provides the backdrop.

A person in a white polka-dot shirt with a blue bow and a black mask stands with arms outstretched against a cloudy sky.

As the song's intensity builds, the nurse looks on as the woman extends her arms as if she is embracing the sky. Her body begins to break into small pieces like it is disintegrating into the sky, and beautiful birds form from the ashes.

While the imagery in this video is stunning, the true power comes from emotion. Calum Scott's song is heard in a new light with these images accompanying it. A compelling video that pulls on the heartstrings and reminds us to cherish every moment.

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