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Rise Against is known for their outspoken social commentary, which often permeates their lyrics. [170] Throughout the years, the band has discussed a wide range of topics, including animal rights , economic injustice, environmental disasters , forced displacement , homophobia , and modern warfare.
"Help Is On the Way" is a song by American rock band Rise Against, featured on their sixth studio album Endgame (2011). Inspired by lead vocalist Tim McIlrath's visit to New Orleans, the song is about the slow response time for aid to disaster stricken areas.
[5] Critics have characterized the lyrics as "poignant", and "poetic". [3] [6] Lead vocalist Tim McIlrath wrote the lyrics. While writing the lyrics for Rise Against songs, McIlrath will often sing nonsensical words over completed melodies, in order to identify the lyrical tone that each song will eventually convey.
"Give It All" is a song by American rock band Rise Against. It was originally recorded for the 2004 compilation album Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1, while a slightly altered version appeared on the band's third studio album Siren Song of the Counter Culture later that year.
"Satellite" is a song by American punk rock band Rise Against, featured on their sixth studio album Endgame (2011). Written by lead vocalist Tim McIlrath, "Satellite" is a melodic hardcore song expressing the idea that the band stood by their social and political beliefs, and that they would not conform to mainstream media.
"Make It Stop (September's Children)" is the second single from rock band Rise Against's sixth studio album, Endgame. The single was released to digital music outlets on May 30, 2011. The song hit radio stations the following day. [2] It peaked at number six on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and number eight on Billboard's Rock Songs chart.
"I Don't Want to Be Here Anymore" is a song by American rock band Rise Against. The song was released as the lead single from their seventh album, titled The Black Market on June 10, 2014, and was sent to radio the same day. [2] It debuted at #22 on the Alternative Songs chart and peaked at #5 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
"Prayer of the Refugee" is a song by American punk rock band Rise Against, featured on their fourth studio album The Sufferer & the Witness (2006). The lyrics were written by lead vocalist Tim McIlrath, and deal with the themes of forced displacement and the societal issues surrounding refugees.