The Good Left Undone
Rise Against
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In fields where nothing grew but weeds I found a flower at my feet Bending there in my direction I wrapped a hand around its stem And pulled until the roots gave in Finding there what I've been missing And I know So I tell myself, tell myself, it's wrong There's a point we pass From which we can't return I felt the cold rain of the coming storm All because of you, I haven't slept in so long When I do I dream of drowning in the ocean Longing for the shore, where I can lay my head down I'll follow your voice, all you have to do is shout it out Inside my hands these petals browned Dried up fallen to the ground But it was already too late now I pushed my fingers through the earth Returned this flower to the dirt So it could live, I walked away now but I know Not a day goes by when I don't feel this burn There's a point we pass From which we can't return I felt the cold rain of the coming storm All because of you I haven't slept in so long When I do I dream of drowning in the ocean Longing for the shore where I can lay my head down I'll follow your voice, all you have to do is shout it out All because of you All because of you All because of you I haven't slept in so long When I do I dream of drowning in the ocean Longing for the shore where I can lay my head down Inside these arms of yours All because of you I believe in angels Not the kind with wings no, not the kind with halos The kind that bring you home When home becomes a strange place I'll follow your voice, all you have to do is shout it out
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Written by: BRANDON BARNES, CHRISTOPHER CHASSE, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Good Left Undone" is a song by the American punk rock band Rise Against, it is from their fourth studio album titled "The Sufferer & The Witness," released in 2006.
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Album SuccessThe album “The Sufferer & The Witness”, which features “The Good Left Undone”, debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, and sold more than 48,000 copies in its first week, demonstrating how highly anticipated and well-received it was.
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Music VideoThe music video of "The Good Left Undone" is conceptual and symbolic, directed by Brian Scott Weber. It continues the story from the music video of "Prayer of the Refugee", another song in the same album.
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Theme of the SongRise Against is known for their sociopolitical messages, and while "The Good Left Undone" can be seen as broad in its interpretation, it continues the band's trend of creating thought-provoking, emotional songs.
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Song Podsitioning"The Good Left Undone" was the third single released from the band's fourth album and quickly became one of their most popular songs.
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Lyrics ReflectionThe band's lead singer, Tim McIlrath, has said that the lyrics of "The Good Left Undone" are about "not being able to finish something," a theme that resonates with many listeners.
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Band's EvolutionThe song represents a shift from Rise Against's earlier style, signaling the band's evolution from a more hardcore punk sound to a melodic hardcore style.
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Popularity of the SongOn Spotify, "The Good Left Undone" is one of the band's most streamed songs, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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PerformanceThe high energy performance of this song is a crowd favorite during the band's concerts, underscoring their strong stage presence.
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Chart PerformanceThough it wasn't a chart-topping hit, "The Good Left Undone" still managed to reach #6 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. The song also scored a respectable #36 position on the UK Singles Chart.
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Fan Base"The Good Left Undone" is considered a fan-favorite and remains one of Rise Against’s most well-known and well-loved songs.
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