The Violence
Rise Against
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Dancing on the crumbling precipice The rocks are coming loose just at the edge Are we laughing? Are we crying? Are we drowning? Are we dead? Or is it all a dream? The bombs are getting closer everyday "That can never happen here" we used to say Have these wars come to our doorstep? Has this moment finally come? Or is it all a dream? Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? Is the violence in our nature Just the image of our maker? Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? To become something greater Than the violence in our nature? Are we not good enough Or is it all a dream? To a predetermined fate are we condemned Or maybe we're a book without an end We're not stories, we're not actors We're awake and in control And this is not a dream So can we break this mold And set in motion something new Forgetting what we know An evolution overdue Fight the current Pull the ripcord Get away! Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? Is the violence in our nature Just the image of our maker? Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? To become something greater Than the violence in our nature? Are we not good, good enough? Oh oh oh We travel back to what we take We need a storm, let's pray for rain now To wash these roads away Let's get off track and wander far Same roads lead to same destinations Follow nothing but your heart We're talking in our sleep And sleeping through our lives We dream of the places where we never die We step from our shadows and into the light Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? Is the violence in our nature Just the image of our maker? Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? To become something greater Than the violence in our nature? Are we not good enough? Are we not brave enough? Are we not good, good enough? Or was it all a dream?
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Written by: Brandon Barnes, Joe Principe, Timothy Mcilrath, Zach Blair
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8 facts about this song
Release Information"The Violence" was released on April 20, 2017, as the lead single from Rise Against's eighth studio album titled "Wolves."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song made significant strides in the music world. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and 19 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart.
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Musical StyleKnown for their unique blend of punk rock, the lyricism in "The Violence" continues to display Rise Against's political themes. It deals with societal issues, questioning whether violence is a critical facet of human nature.
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Filming Location ControversyAn interesting controversy regarding the song's music video emerged when the band's request to shoot at a historical site in Virginia was denied due to the political content of the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "The Violence" for its powerful lyrics that address societal unrest. Some have described it as a punk anthem for change, highlighting it as a tour de force in Rise Against's broad and socially conscious discography.
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Band's InterpretationIn interviews, the band focused on the song's central question of whether or not humanity can exist without any form of violence. They believe this provocative question invites listeners to consider their own roles in perpetuating societal conflicts.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "The Violence" has become a staple in Rise Against's live performances, often inciting intense crowd participation. It has been performed at various large-scale music festivals and is celebrated amongst fans as one of their powerful live tracks.
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ProductionRenowned music producer Nick Raskulinecz, known for working with bands like Alice in Chains and Deftones, produced the album "Wolves", which include track "The Violence".
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