Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Everything has fallen to pieces
The Earth is dying, help me Jesus
We need guidance, we've been misled
Young and hostile but not stupid
Corporate leaders, politicians
Kids can't vote, adults elect them
Laws that rule the school and workplace
Signs that caution sixteen's unsafe
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're fucked up, you're to blame
Let this train wreck burn more slowly
Kids are victims in this story
Drown the youth with useless warnings
Teenage rules, they're fucked and boring
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're fucked up, you're to blame
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're fucked up, you're to blame
The Earth is dying, help me Jesus
We need guidance, we've been misled
Young and hostile but not stupid
Corporate leaders, politicians
Kids can't vote, adults elect them
Laws that rule the school and workplace
Signs that caution sixteen's unsafe
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're fucked up, you're to blame
Let this train wreck burn more slowly
Kids are victims in this story
Drown the youth with useless warnings
Teenage rules, they're fucked and boring
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're fucked up, you're to blame
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're fucked up, you're to blame
Lyrics submitted by ScreamingInfidelity
Anthem Part Two Lyrics as written by Tom Delonge Travis Barker
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Great version of a great song,
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wendyclear is shockingly correct. its not that we blame them and take no responsibility, its that we they chose how to place our foundations, and thats one thing we dont choose.