Make It Stop (September's Children)

Rise Against

About Make It Stop (September's Children)

"Make It Stop (September's Children)" is the second single from rock band Rise Against's sixth studio album, Endgame. The single was released to digital music outlets on May 30, 2011. The song impacted radio the following day. It peaked at number six on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and number eight on Billboard's Rock Songs chart. The song is part of the It Gets Better Project.


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2011
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Whoa, whoa.

Bang bang go the coffin nails, like a breath exhaled,
Then gone forever.
It seems like just yesterday, how did I miss the red flags raise?

Think back to the days we laughed.
We braved these bitter storms together.
Then brought to his knees he cried,
But on his feet he died.

What God would damn a heart?
And what God drove us apart?

What God could make it stop?
Let this end.
Eighteen years pushed to the ledge.
It's come to this,
A weightless step.
On the way down singing,
Whoa, whoa.

Bang bang from the closet walls,
The schoolhouse halls,
The shotgun's loaded.
Push me and I'll push back.
I'm done asking, I demand.

From a nation under God,
I feel it's love like a cattle prod.
Born free, but still they hate.
A born me, no I can't change

It's always darkest just before the dawn.
So stay awake with me, let's prove them wrong.

Make it stop.
Let this end,
Eighteen years pushed to the ledge.
It's come to this,
A weightless step.
On the way down singing
Whoa, whoa.

The cold river washed him away,
But how could we forget.
The gatherings hold candles, but not their tongues.

And too much blood has flown from the wrist,
Of the children shamed for those they chose to kiss.
Who will rise to stop the blood.
We're calling for,
Insisting on, a different beat, yeah.
A brand new song, whoa, oh
A brand new song, whoa, whoa, whoa

(Whoa) Make it stop.
Let this end,
This life chose me, I'm not lost in sin
(Whoa) And proud I stand, of who I am,
I plan to go on living

(Whoa) Make it stop.
Let this end,
All these years pushed to the ledge
(Whoa) But proud I stand, of who I am,
I plan to go on living

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Rise Against

Rise Against is an American punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in December 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Blair (lead guitar, backing vocals), Joe Principe (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Brandon Barnes (drums, percussion). more »

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Written by: BRANDON BARNES, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, ZACH BLAIR

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Make It Stop (September’s Children)" is a song by Rise Against, an American punk rock band that was formed in 1999.
Album Feature
The song is from the band's sixth studio album, "Endgame," which was released in 2011.
Song Theme
The song was written in response to a series of suicides in September 2010, where teenagers were bullied because they were gay.
Humanitarian Focus
Lead vocalist Tim McIlrath wrote the song based on issues of bullying, homophobia, and teen suicides - a reflection of the band's focus on human rights and social issues.
Hit Song
Upon release, "Make it Stop (September’s Children)" was well received and it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.
Video Recognition
In 2011, the band's music video for "Make It Stop (September’s Children)" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video with a Message.
Song Collaboration
The song’s video was developed in partnership with the It Gets Better Project, an internet-based organization offering support and encouragement to LGBT youth.
Celebrity Appearance
Dan Savage, the founder of the It Gets Better Project, makes a cameo in the song’s video.
Musical Style
"Make It Stop (September’s Children)" showcases Rise Against's signature style that combines the genres of punk rock and melodic hardcore.
Emotional Impact
The song presents a powerful message that speaks against homophobia, bullying, and discrimination, leading it to have a significant emotional impact on the listener.
Narration
"Make It Stop (September's Children)" is narrated from the perspectives of three different students suffering from bullying and considering suicide.
Anthem Status
The song has been recognized as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community and as a statement against bullying and discrimination.

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