To Them These Streets Belong
Eternal Redemption: Rise Against's Streets of Atonement
Lyrics
So look in my eyes, what will you leave behind once you've gone? (so precious)
Reflecting on the legacy one leaves behind after departing, emphasizing its precious nature.
You got what you came for now I think its time to move on (when will you say)
Suggesting it's time to move on after achieving goals or desires.
But these ghosts come alive like water and wine
Metaphorical reference to haunting memories resurfacing like water and wine.
Walk through these streets singing songs and carrying signs,
Depicting a scene of protest and expression in the streets through singing and signs.
To them these streets belong
Asserting that these streets belong to those who express themselves in this way.
My atonement lasts the best part of eternity(eternity)
Expressing the enduring nature of seeking redemption or forgiveness.
Ran out of hands to count the sin that breeds inside of me (inside of me)
Conveying the overwhelming burden of accumulated sins.
Not this hate but the loneliness has left me here into this mess of
Highlighting the impact of loneliness, overshadowing the speaker's emotions.
My hands are soaking in the blood of angels
Symbolizing guilt by metaphorically immersing hands in the blood of angels.
On broken wings they collapse (will I see the break of day)
Depicting a fall from grace with broken wings and questioning the possibility of redemption.
Dark clouds exploded and torrents of rain fell
Describing a tumultuous emotional experience through the imagery of dark clouds and rain.
All these lost halos wash away
Conveying the cleansing effect of losing one's perceived innocence (halos).
Head hung from shame we bear a weight that brings me to a crawl (to a crawl)
Expressing shame and the heavy burden carried, leading to a metaphorical crawl.
These years of lounging tell of decades of unanswered calls (unanswered calls)
Narrating a history of neglect and unfulfilled calls, indicating long-standing struggles.
For a change, 'cause everyday we slip and fall
Yearning for change in the face of daily setbacks and challenges.
Kicked while were down, our fists clenched into a ball
Describing the resilient spirit despite being repeatedly knocked down.
My hands are soaking in the blood of angels
Reiterating the metaphorical guilt and the consequences of angelic blood on the hands.
On broken wings they collapse (will I see the break of day)
Continuing the theme of fallen angels, questioning the possibility of a new beginning.
Dark clouds exploded and torrents of rain fell
Depicting a moment of emotional release with exploding clouds and cleansing rain.
All these lost halos wash away
Reinforcing the idea of purging past mistakes, represented by washed away halos.
So look in my eyes, what will you leave behind once you've gone? (so precious)
Repeating the contemplation of one's legacy and the preciousness of what is left behind.
You got what you came for now I think its time to move on (when will you say)
Suggesting a sense of completion or achievement and the need to move forward.
But these ghosts come alive like water and wine
Revisiting the theme of haunting memories resurfacing, comparing them to water and wine.
Walk through these streets singing songs and carrying signs
Reaffirming the act of expressing oneself in the streets through songs and signs.
To them these streets belong
Stating that these streets inherently belong to those who engage in such expressive acts.
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