Lyrics of 13 States by HistoryMusicNerd
A new nation will rise!
See it rise!
See it rise!
See it rise!
Colonies will make their fates!
Forming the United States!
Born in dust. Born in fray!
They will be the USA!
13 States the stage is set:
New Jersey and Connecticut
Massachusetts, Delaware
Rhode Island and New Hampshire
North- and South Carolina
New York and Georgia
Maryland, Virginia
Also Pennsylvania!
Colonies will make their fates!
Forming the United States!
Born in dust. Born in fray!
They will be the USA!
A new nation will rise!
See it rise!
See it rise!
See it rise!
Historical Background
In short: The song is about the 13 Colonies that started the American Revolution.
See It Rise – The Birth of the United States
Some nations are built over centuries. Others are forged in revolution.
See It Rise isn’t just about the founding of a country—it’s about how thirteen colonies broke free from an empire to create the United States of America. The American Revolution (1775-1783) wasn’t just a war—it was the birth of an idea that would reshape history.
This is how a group of rebels defied the might of Britain and changed the world forever.
The 13 Colonies – A Nation in the Making
“Colonies will make their fates! Forming the United States!”
By the 1700s, Britain ruled thirteen American colonies, stretching from New Hampshire to Georgia. Each colony had its own economy, leadership, and identity—but they all had one thing in common:
They were tired of British rule.
“Born in dust. Born in fray! They will be the USA!”
High taxes, lack of representation, and British military control fueled the fire of rebellion. What started as protests soon escalated into war.
1776 – Independence Declared
“A new nation will rise! See it rise! See it rise!”
On July 4, 1776, the colonies took the ultimate step—they declared independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed that:
- All men are created equal.
- The people have the right to overthrow tyranny.
- The United States was now a free nation.
It was a bold move—because Britain wasn’t going to let them go without a fight.
The War for Freedom – Against All Odds
“Born in dust. Born in fray! They will be the USA!”
The Revolutionary War was a struggle of David vs. Goliath.
- The British had the world’s strongest army and navy.
- The Americans had farmers, militia, and volunteers.
- The war raged for eight brutal years, from 1775 to 1783.
But the colonists had something the British didn’t—the will to fight for their own future.
With leaders like George Washington, support from France, and the unyielding determination of the people, the United States won its freedom in 1783.
The 13 States – A Nation Takes Shape
“13 states, the stage is set!”
The original thirteen states were the foundation of the new republic:
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Delaware
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- New York
- Georgia
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Pennsylvania
Each one had fought, sacrificed, and bled for independence. Now, together, they formed a new nation built on liberty and self-governance.
Why See It Rise Still Matters
“A new nation will rise!”
The American Revolution wasn’t just a war—it was a statement to the world.
- It proved that empires could be overthrown.
- It inspired revolutions in France, Latin America, and beyond.
- It created a government “by the people, for the people”—a radical idea at the time.
The United States of America was born from struggle, sacrifice, and rebellion—and its impact still echoes through history today.
The Lesson?
Nations aren’t given—they’re fought for.
And in 1776, the world saw a new power rise.
