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Rise to New Highs
We all get low from time to time,
Life has hits, its always great and sublime.
Crush those fears and face your lows,
It’s a rock solid base from where you can grow.
Where you start, don’t steer your next move,
Dig deep, push hard, reach 'n rise,
And take a ride to brand new highs.
For some, life is going a-ok,
But it's still a place to build a better day.
Overnight success is rarely true,
One step at a time is all you need to do.
Where you start, don’t steer your next move,
Dig deep, push hard, reach 'n rise,
And take a ride to brand new highs.
If your life is already a rockin’ good tale,
You’ve got to aim higher to be the GOAT.
And they ain’t built with luck and dote,
They’re forged with hard work, wins and fails.
Hard work and small wins are still on the cards.
When you're low, high is the only place you can go.
When you’re doing fine, hard work will bring vision into line.
When you're receiving endless dote, put in more to become the GOAT.
Where you start, don’t steer your next move,
Dig deep, push hard, reach 'n rise,
And take a ride to brand new highs.
STORY BOARD
SONG OVERVIEW
Written and produced by Tasmanian Songwriter Jason Bresnehan, Rise to New Highs is an uplifting country-rock anthem built around a simple but powerful idea: your current position in life does not determine where you can go next. Whether someone is struggling, making steady progress, or already performing at a high level, there is always another horizon worth pursuing. The song encourages listeners to stop being defined by setbacks, comfort, success or failure and instead focus on the next step forward.
At its core, Rise to New Highs is a song about personal growth. The lyrics reject the myth of overnight success and promote a philosophy of persistence, resilience and incremental improvement. The message is direct. If life is difficult, there is a way forward. If life is already going well, there is still room to improve. Progress comes from effort, learning, discipline and the willingness to keep moving.
HARD WORK BEATS DESTINY
A recurring theme throughout the song is that achievement is earned rather than gifted. The lyrics challenge the idea that elite performers somehow arrive at success through luck, talent alone or favourable circumstances. Instead, the song presents success as the cumulative result of hard work, small wins, occasional failures and the determination to keep going when progress is slow.
The reference to becoming the "GOAT" reinforces this point. Greatness is not presented as something reserved for a chosen few. It is portrayed as a destination reached through commitment to a process of continual improvement. The song encourages listeners to judge themselves not by where they currently stand, but by the direction in which they are travelling.
MUSICAL DIRECTION
Rise to New Highs is a drum-heavy, guitar-driven country rock anthem with a strong commercial country feel. The vocal delivery and overall energy are reminiscent of Tim McGraw at his most uplifting, combining conviction and warmth without becoming overblown or theatrical. The song is motivational, but not in the empty "you can do anything" sense. Its message is grounded in the belief that consistent effort, persistence and small daily improvements produce meaningful results over time. Whether a listener is facing a difficult period, building on a solid foundation, or striving for exceptional achievement, the song encourages them to keep moving forward and continue raising the bar.
THE ARTWORK
The artwork captures the energy and ambition that sit at the heart of the song. A blazing explosion of colour erupts above a concert stage, illuminating a packed crowd and creating a sense of movement, momentum and possibility. Dominating the foreground is a red electric guitar positioned almost like a launch vehicle pointing toward the explosion of light above.
The image reflects the song's central message that growth is achieved through action. The crowd represents people from all walks of life, while the explosive colours symbolise breakthrough moments that occur when effort, persistence and opportunity finally collide. The guitar serves as a visual reminder that every achievement begins with someone deciding to step forward and do the work.
PERSONAL CONNECTION TO JASON BRESNEHAN SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER
The personal connection behind Rise to New Highs comes from Jason Bresnehan's experience as someone who has repeatedly rebuilt his life and career. Across consulting, business, recovery, writing and music, he has learned that meaningful progress rarely arrives in dramatic leaps. More often it comes through hundreds of small decisions made consistently over long periods of time.
The song reflects a belief that no matter where a person starts, there is always another level available through effort and perseverance. That philosophy applies equally to recovery, business, creativity and personal development. Rise to New Highs was written as a reminder that circumstances are temporary, progress is always possible and the next chapter of life is often determined by the decision to keep moving forward when it would be easier to stand still.