Broken English
Rise Against: Resilience in Broken English
Lyrics
Our buildings have fallen
Symbolizes the collapse or destruction of structures or institutions.
Our walls all caved in,
Describes the crumbling of protective barriers or defenses.
And we can't comprehend this sad state
Expresses difficulty in understanding the current unfortunate situation.
That we're in so we sift through the ashes
Metaphorically explores the aftermath of societal breakdown.
Of what we've become and surrender
Reflects on the wreckage of what society has turned into.
Here one by one, so push us down
People surrendering to the challenges one by one.
And we get right back up again
Emphasizes resilience and the ability to bounce back from adversity.
The things you're telling me aren't making any sense
Expresses confusion or disbelief about information received.
Right back up again
Reiterates the theme of bouncing back despite challenges.
I'm sick of wishing for someone else to come
Frustration with waiting for external solutions; a desire for self-reliance.
Let the blind lead the blind
Suggests a lack of guidance or leadership, relying on the uninformed.
'Cause it's eye for an eye in your so called life
Critiques a vengeful approach in the struggle of life.
Are you out there? are you listening?
Pose questions about awareness and understanding of the current situation.
Is there something we're still missing?
Wondering if there is something crucial that everyone is overlooking.
Let the blind lead the blind,
Repeats the idea of lacking guidance and adopting a retaliatory mindset.
'Cause it's eye for an eye, we all fall down
Highlights the consequences of a revenge-focused approach on society.
And we get right back up again,
Reiterates the theme of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges.
The things you're telling me aren't making any sense
Re-emphasizes confusion or disbelief about information received.
Right back up again
Repeats the idea of bouncing back despite challenges.
I'm sick of wishing for someone else to come
Echoes frustration with waiting for external solutions; a desire for self-reliance.
We're spinning out of control
Describes a sense of chaos or loss of control in the current situation.
We're trying to find somewhere to land
Expresses the struggle to find stability or resolution in the midst of chaos.
And I don't want you to know
Desire to keep personal struggles hidden from others.
The things that keep me down
Unrevealed challenges that affect the individual negatively.
We get right back up again
Reiterates the theme of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges.
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