Re-Education (Through Labor)
Rise Against
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To the sound of a heartbeat pounding away To the rhythm of the awful rusted machines We toss and turn but don't sleep Each breath we take makes us thieves Like causes without rebels Just talk but promise nothing else We crawl on our knees for you Under a sky no longer blue We sweat all day long for you But we sow seeds to see us through But sometimes dreams just don't come true We wait to reap what we are due To the rhythm of a time bomb ticking away And the blare of the sirens combing the streets Chased down like dogs we run from Your grasp until the sun comes up We crawl on our knees for you Under a sky no longer blue We sweat all day long for you But we sow seeds to see us through But sometimes dreams just don't come true Look now at what they've done to you White needles buried in the red The engine roars and then it gives But never dies 'Cause we don't live We just survive On the scraps that you throw away I won't crawl on my knees for you I won't believe the lies that hide the truth I won't sweat one more drop for you Cause we are the rust upon your gears We are the insect in your ears We crawl We crawl We crawl, all over you We sow the seeds to see us through Our days are precious and so few We all reap what we are due Under this sky no longer blue We bring the dawn all over new We crawl We crawl We crawl, all over you
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Written by: BRANDON BARNES, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, ZACH BLAIR
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Re-Education (Through Labor)" was released on March 25, 2008.
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Album AssociationIt is from the band's fifth studio album "Appeal to Reason," which was released in 2008.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number six on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and remained there for 26 weeks.
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Message and InspirationThe song is said to be politically motivated, reflecting the band's socially conscious lyrics and activism. It covers themes about labor, re-education, struggle, and conformity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Re-Education (Through Labor)" is narrative-driven, depicting an underground group placing red envelopes with the song's lyric, "The men play 'God" across the city.
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Band's PerspectiveMembers of Rise Against, Tim McIlrath (vocalist), Joe Principe (bassist), Brandon Barnes (drummer), and Chris Chasse (guitarist at the time of recording), have expressed this song as a symbol of counterculture.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received positive reviews from critics who praised its punky energy, socially conscious lyrics, and catchy chorus.
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Genre"Re-Education (Through Labor)" is classified under the punk rock genre.
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Influential ImpactThe song has influenced the pop-punk community and inspired many bands.
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Contact with FansRise Against's "Re-Education (Through Labor)" resonates deeply with its fan base, highlighting the band's commitment to driving change through music.
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Concert StapleThe song is often performed live by the band and is a favorite among the audiences.
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Game Appearance"Re-Education (Through Labor)" has been featured in the popular video games Guitar Hero World Tour and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground.
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Song WritersThe song was written by members Tim McIlrath, Joe Principe, and Brandon Barnes, along with Chris Chasse.
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Record Label"Re-Education (Through Labor)" was released by the record label "Geffen Records."
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ProducersThe song was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
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