Edge of a Revolution

Nickelback

About Edge of a Revolution

"Edge of a Revolution" is a single by Canadian rock band Nickelback from their eighth studio album, No Fixed Address. It was released as the album's lead single on August 18, 2014. It went for Active Rock adds on August 18, and was premiered on Clear Channel radio stations. It was released for sale on August 19, 2014. This was the first release under Nickelback's new label, Republic Records. It was the official theme song of WWE Survivor Series 2014.


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2014
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Head high, protest line
"Freedom" scribbled on your sign
Headline, New York Times
Standing on the edge of a revolution

Hey, hey, just obey
Your secret's safe with the NSA
In God we trust or the CIA?
Standing on the edge of a revolution

Yeah, we're standing on the edge of a revolution
Revolution, revolution, revolution

No, we won't give up, we won't go away
'Cause we're not about to live in this mass delusion
No, we don't wanna hear another word you say
'Cause we know they're all depending on mass confusion
No, we can't turn back, we can't turn away
'Cause it's time we all relied on the last solution
No, we won't lay down and accept this fate
'Cause we're standing on the edge of a revolution

Wall Street, common thief
When they get caught they all go free
A brand new yacht and a finders fee
Standing on the edge of a revolution

Same shit, different day
Can't keep fed if I can't get paid
We'll all be dead if the shit don't change
Standing on the edge of a revolution

Yeah, we're standing on the edge of a revolution
Revolution, revolution, revolution

No, we won't give up, we won't go away
'Cause we're not about to live in this mass delusion
No, we don't wanna hear another word you say
'Cause we know they're all depending on mass confusion
No, we can't turn back, we can't turn away
'Cause it's time we all relied on the last solution
No, we won't lay down and accept this fate
'Cause we're standing on the edge of a revolution

We'll all be dead if this shit don't change
Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey

What do we want? We want the change
And how're we gonna get there? Revolution
What do we want? We want the change
Standing on the edge of a revolution

What do we want? We want change
And how're we gonna get there? Revolution
What do we want? We want the change
Standing on the edge of a revolution

No, we won't give up, we won't go away
'Cause we're not about to live in this mass delusion
No, we don't wanna hear another word you say
'Cause we know they're all depending on mass confusion
No, we can't turn back, we can't turn away
'Cause it's time we all relied on the last solution
No, we won't lay down and accept this fate
'Cause we're standing on the edge of a revolution

What do we want? We want change
And how're we gonna get there? Revolution
What do we want? We want the change
Standing on the edge of a revolution

What do we want? We want change
And how're we gonna get there? Revolution
What do we want? We want the change
Standing on the edge of a revolution

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, MIKE KROEGER, RYAN PEAKE

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Edge of a Revolution" is categorized under the genres of post-grunge and hard rock, which are sub-genres of rock music.
Release Information
Nickelback released "Edge of a Revolution" as the lead single from their eighth studio album "No Fixed Address" on August 18, 2014.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in the United States. It was the band's first single to achieve this feat since "Something in Your Mouth" in 2009.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Edge of a Revolution" address social and political issues, signaling Nickelback's foray into more issue-focused songwriting. It was seen as a departure from their previous works.
Writing Credits
"Edge of a Revolution" was written by band members Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Mike Kroeger.
Production Details
Along with Nickelback, the song was co-produced by Chris Baseford. Baseford is known for working with artists such as Avril Lavigne and Tommy Lee.
Touring
Following the release of "No Fixed Address," Nickelback embarked on a world tour during 2015. "Edge of a Revolution" was a regular part of their setlist.
Music Video Features
The music video for "Edge of a Revolution" was released in September 2014 and featured scenes of protests and revolutions, aligning with the political tones in the song’s lyrics.
Reception
While the song received mixed reviews from critics, it has been praised for its energy and lyrical depth. It has also been highlighted for its political commentary, a new direction for Nickelback's music.
Canadian Roots
Despite their global fame, Nickelback remains strongly connected to their Canadian roots. The success of "Edge of a Revolution" reaffirms their role as one of Canada's biggest music exports.
Nickelback’s Lineup
At the time of releasing "Edge of a Revolution," Nickelback consisted of Chad Kroeger as lead vocalist and guitarist, Mike Kroeger as bassist, Ryan Peake as guitarist and backing vocalist, and Daniel Adair as drummer.

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