Tragedy + Time
Rise Against
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All the edges of the sharpest knives In the middle of the darkest nights Always knew that I would find you here In the bottom of the gravest tears I've seen enough to see it's lonely where you are Above the cloud Been tangling by the rooftop She wait from ledges for advice to talk her down Nothing matters but the pain, you're all alone The never ending night when you're awake When you're playing out tomorrow, it's OK There will be the time to crack another smile Maybe not today or for a while But we're holding on you won't forget some day You can't forget some day All that matters is the time we had Doesn't matter how it all went bad Never wonder what it might be like Shut the door, say goodbye When things grew tragically We come alive or come undone So don't look back Let it shape you like a notion Even the deepest scars in time will fade Nothing matters but the pain, you're all alone The never ending night when you're awake When you're playing out tomorrow it's OK There will be the time to crack another smile Maybe not today or for a while But we're holding on you won't forget some day You can't forget some day And sometimes you have to go back To know just where you were then But we're old enough to know that What has been, will be again and again And the bravest of faces are the ones where we fake it And the roles that we play Nothing matters when the pain is all but gone When you are finally awake Despite the overwhelming odds, tomorrow came And when they see you crack a smile And you decide to stay a while You'll be ready then, to laugh again Nothing matters but the pain (We are tragedy, yeah, we are sympathy) Nothing matters but the pain You see what you want to see Nothing matters but the pain (We are misery, a distant memory) Nothing matters but the pain We all learned to laugh again Yeah, we all learned to laugh again We all learned to laugh again
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Written by: Brandon Barnes, Joseph Principe, Timothy Mcilrath, Zach Blair
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10 facts about this song
Album"Tragedy + Time" is a song from the Rise Against album, "The Black Market". The album was released in 2014 and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song MessageOne of the band members, Tim McIlrath, explained in an interview that "Tragedy + Time" was written with the message that every hard time in life has its expiry date. No matter how hard it is, time tends to ultimately heal everything.
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GenreRise Against is famous for their punk rock sound, with a touch of melodic hardcore. "Tragedy + Time" is no exception, reflecting their iconic punk rock style with powerful riffs and emotive vocals.
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Band's EvolutionThe song also portrays the band's development over time, showcasing a more complex and melodic sound compared to their previous works. It is generally considered a sign of Rise Against maturing in their musical skills and style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are noted for its poignancy. The lines "Nothing matters when the pain is all but gone, when you are finally awake…" are considered by many as universal truths, beautifully illustrating the healing power of time.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was mostly received positively by the critics. It was praised for its composition, melody and especially for the lyrics tackling the theme of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Fan Responses"Tragedy + Time" received love from the fans owing to the relatability of the lyrics. Many listeners found comfort in its message and related it to their personal hardships, making it one of the popular songs of Rise Against.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a mainstay in Rise Against's live performances. They often perform it in their concerts, with fans singing along to the powerful lyrics.
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Music Video"Tragedy + Time" also has a music video. The video portrays the band performing in a room filled with clocks, symbolizing the song's theme of time and its therapeutic power.
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Band Members' ViewBand members view "Tragedy + Time" as one of their personal favourites, perhaps due to its strong and positive message which is intended to inspire and empower listeners.
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