Prayer of the Refugee
Rise Against
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Warm yourself by the fire, son And the morning will come soon I'll tell you stories of a better time In a place that we once knew Before we packed our bags And left all this behind us in the dust We had a place that we could call home And a life no one could touch Don't hold me up now I can stand my own ground I don't need your help now You will let me down, down, down! Don't hold me up now I can stand my own ground I don't need your help now You will let me down, down, down! We are the angry and the desperate The hungry, and the cold We're the ones who kept quiet And always did what we were told But we've been sweating while you slept so calm In the safety of your home We've been pulling out the nails that hold up Everything you've known Don't hold me up now I can stand my own ground I don't need your help now You will let me down, down, down! Don't hold me up now I can stand my own ground I don't need your help now You will let me down, down, down! So open your eyes, child Let's be on our way Broken windows and ashes Are guiding the way Keep quiet no longer We'll sing through the day Of the lives that we've lost And the lives we've reclaimed Don't hold me up now I can stand my own ground I don't need your help now You will let me down, down, down! Don't hold me up now I can stand my own ground I don't need your help now You will let me down, down, down! Don't hold me up (I don't need your help, I'll stand my ground) Don't hold me up (I don't need your help) No! No! No! Don't hold me up! (I don't need your help, I'll stand my ground) Don't hold me up! (I don't need your help, I'll stand my ground) Don't let me down, down, down, down, down!
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Written by: BRANDON BARNES, CHRISTOPHER CHASSE, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band and Album Classification"Prayer of the Refugee" is a song by the American punk rock band Rise Against, featured on their fourth studio album, "The Sufferer & the Witness."
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Release InformationThe song was released as the album's second single and became one of Rise Against's most successful songs.
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Songwriting DetailsThe band’s frontman, Tim McIlrath, handles the song's vocals. He has stated that the song was written in response to the troubles happening around the world concerning refugees and their plight.
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Chart PerformanceThis song has achieved considerable chart success. In the week of February 3, 2007, it peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Video Director InformationThe music video for "Prayer of the Refugee" was directed by Tony Petrossian, a well-known music video director who has worked with numerous famous bands and artists.
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Song's MessageThe song's theme is about the struggles encountered by immigrants and refugees while trying to establish their lives in a new country. The lyrics speak to the strength, resilience, and desire for freedom experienced by refugees all over the world.
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Activism LinkConsistent with the band's activist spirit, in the music video for "Prayer of the Refugee," viewers are shown issues related to child labor and sweatshops, reflecting the often harsh realities faced by refugees and immigrants in their quest for a better life.
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Song Popularity"Prayer of the Refugee" remains one of the most popular and recognizable songs by Rise Against, often being used to close their live sets.
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Inclusion in Video GamesThis iconic song has been included in some popular video games, including "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" and "Rock Band 2", which were both released in the late 2000s.
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High Streaming Rates and DownloadsThe song continues to receive high streaming rates on various music platforms and has millions of downloads worldwide, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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