This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oooooo.
Another river runs against the grain
Another is born
Each filled with anguish
Deep within he's dying every day
To find his way
He is lost
So consumed
Can you feel him somewhere in the fallout
Is someone just like you
Who's lost to find the truth
Can you hear him from afar he cries out
For the answer to be shown
As he dares to walk the fallout on his own
So frustrated
He walks the line alone
Courage sets him apart
He is so famished
All he once embraced he now disowns
He let it go
All the while
He still waits
Can you feel him somewhere in the fallout
He is someone just like you
Who's lost to find the truth
Can you hear him from afar he cries out
For the answer to be shown
As he dares to walk the fallout on his own
Left behind he's walking burning still he tries
To unearth the meaning to this life
Cast aside his weary bleeding (?)
Disconnected still he fights to the lost (?)
Can you feel him somewhere in the fallout
Is someone just like you
Who's lost to find the truth
Can you hear him from afar he cries out
For the answer to be shown
As he dares to walk the fallout on his own
Another river runs against the grain
Another is born
Each filled with anguish
Deep within he's dying every day
To find his way
He is lost
So consumed
Can you feel him somewhere in the fallout
Is someone just like you
Who's lost to find the truth
Can you hear him from afar he cries out
For the answer to be shown
As he dares to walk the fallout on his own
So frustrated
He walks the line alone
Courage sets him apart
He is so famished
All he once embraced he now disowns
He let it go
All the while
He still waits
Can you feel him somewhere in the fallout
He is someone just like you
Who's lost to find the truth
Can you hear him from afar he cries out
For the answer to be shown
As he dares to walk the fallout on his own
Left behind he's walking burning still he tries
To unearth the meaning to this life
Cast aside his weary bleeding (?)
Disconnected still he fights to the lost (?)
Can you feel him somewhere in the fallout
Is someone just like you
Who's lost to find the truth
Can you hear him from afar he cries out
For the answer to be shown
As he dares to walk the fallout on his own
Lyrics submitted by zohaib, edited by PompeY2J, Talann, hackingislife, Impero, cheesedip1, Octavarium64
Fallout Lyrics as written by Myles Kennedy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I could be wrong but I think the first verse should read:
Another rebel runs against the grain A loner is born He's filled with anguish Deep within he's dying every day To find his way He is lost, so consumed.
@xxxJanexxx... yeah i think you're right about the lyrics. anyway,
what's the fallout? maybe the negative consequences of your choices and actions? i like how the chorus makes you feel like you're not alone: even though your lost, there's hope b/c there are ppl out there just like you who are struggling....and more importantly ppl who have overcome and found what life is about.
i like alter bridge....this song should be a single.
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Your words made me break down and cry. I know an ex-girlfriend who thought like you, and went through the same feelings. I'm married to somebody else now, and I told my wife that this song is the story of my life, and if she really wanted to know me, then she would know this song. She still doesn't really get it. Anyway, the Bridge of this song is My Whole Life!!!!
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