Take Me To The Riot Lyrics
Stars
Lyrics
Grey skies and light fading
Headlamps making patterns on the wall
Uptown, it's dead now, but
Out here no one seems to care at all
Sick girls and sick boys and
Each one lining up to take him home
They hold tight, their coin and
They pray no one has to see them fall
I'm there, yeah, I serve them
The one with the empty looking eyes
Come closer, you'll see me
The face that is used to telling lies
Saturday nights in neon light
Sunday in the cell
Pills enough to make me feel ill
Cash enough to make me well
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me
You sprung me, I'm grateful
I love when you tell me not to speak
I owe you, but I know you
You'll have me back but it's gonna take a week
What now, kid? Which way, love?
Will we ever make up and be friends?
Good news is my shoes is
Lined with all my nickels and my tens
Let's do that, just feed me
I hate when I have to get to sleep
You despise me and I love you
It's not much but it's just enough to keep
Saturday nights in neon light
Sunday in the cell
Pills enough to make me feel ill
Cash enough to make me well
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me, take me to the riot
Take me, take me to the riot
And let me stay
And let me stay
Let me stay, let me
Let me stay
Song & Lyrics Facts
Stars is an indie rock band from Canada. Their song "Take Me To the Riot" was released in 2008 as part of their album In Our Bedroom After the War.
The lyrics were written by Torquil Campbell and Chris Seligman, two members of Stars. The song follows a man's journey to find his place in life after being lost for so long. It speaks of love, loss, and ultimately hope. The track features uplifting choruses and powerful instrumentation that makes it one of their most beloved songs. Released in April 2008, "Take Me To the Riot" has become a fan favorite due to its catchy lyrics and upbeat sound.