Drones Lyrics
Rise Against
Lyrics
Deep inside these burning buildings
Voices die to be heard
Years we spent teaching a lesson
We ourselves had never learned
And if strength is born from heartbreak
Then mountains I could move
And if walls could speak I'd pray
That they would tell me what to do
If you see me, please just walk on by, walk on by
Forget my name and I'll forget it too
(Simple lives...) failed attempts at living simple lives, simple lives
Are what keep me coming back to you
No signs of life here, save the embers, the occasional flame
We'd know the way but can't remember, conception to the grave
Shout confessions from the greatest heights, where no one can hear
All my fears, my insecurities are falling like tears
If you see me, please just walk on by, walk on by
Forget my name and I'll forget it too
(Simple lives...) failed attempts at living simple lives, simple lives
Are what keep me coming back to you.
The drones will slave away, they're working overtime
They serve a faceless queen, they never question why
(I won't come back!) disciples of a God, they neither live nor breathe
(I won't come back!) but we have bills to pay, yeah we have mouths to feed!
I won't come back!
And if you see me, please just walk on by, walk on by
Forget my name and I'll forget it too
(Simple lives...) failed attempts at living simple lives, simple lives
Are what keep me coming back to you
I'm coming back to you!
Song & Lyrics Facts
Rise Against's song "Drones" is a punk rock anthem, released on their album The Black Market in 2014. It was written by the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist, Tim McIlrath, along with bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes.
Rise Against is an American melodic hardcore punk band from Chicago, Illinois which consists of vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. The lyrics to "Drones" use a metaphor of drones to represent the idea of being watched or tracked, as well as the concept of having no control over one's own life. Rise Against has been noted for its socially conscious lyrics and activism, so it comes as no surprise that this track speaks to those themes. This single was also featured in the video game Need For Speed: Payback.