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The Rising Tide (Live Demo) Lyrics
The streets of persuasion
Are plated with gold
Your heart's in the right place,
But you travel down the wrong road
Like so many before you
The gates open wide
Here comes the rising tide
Let's go out tonight
There's a mystery underneath those neon lights
Until life and dream collide
'Cause the truth's gonna come and cut you open wide
And you can't escape the rising of the tide
Keep up your appearance; you're joining the choir
With everybody singing out
Glory Hallelujah
The songs get you nowhere
There's nowhere to hide
Here comes the rising tide
And the company you keep
Well they plan your crucifixion as we speak
So, baby 'til life and the dream collide
There's gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights
You'll petition, but your access was denied
And you can't escape the rising of the tide
Can you tell me brother was I deceived, or in denial?
I was there, in the back of the room, when you testified
Well you took the stand, you licked your lips, and you lied
Until life and the dream collide
Well I gotta believe there's something on my side
When the venom in your veins is satisfied
You'll be running but there ain't nowhere to hide
And you can't escape
(You can't escape)
You can't escape
(You can't escape)
You can't escape the rising of the tide
Are plated with gold
Your heart's in the right place,
But you travel down the wrong road
Like so many before you
The gates open wide
There's a mystery underneath those neon lights
Until life and dream collide
'Cause the truth's gonna come and cut you open wide
And you can't escape the rising of the tide
With everybody singing out
Glory Hallelujah
The songs get you nowhere
There's nowhere to hide
Well they plan your crucifixion as we speak
So, baby 'til life and the dream collide
There's gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights
You'll petition, but your access was denied
And you can't escape the rising of the tide
I was there, in the back of the room, when you testified
Well you took the stand, you licked your lips, and you lied
Until life and the dream collide
Well I gotta believe there's something on my side
When the venom in your veins is satisfied
You'll be running but there ain't nowhere to hide
(You can't escape)
You can't escape
(You can't escape)
You can't escape the rising of the tide
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Chezzz you're right but I think is no only about revelation, and armageddon. I think is more about choosing the wrong religion.I want to make clear that I'm atheist and I'm not trying to make you believe in anything, just my interpretation of the song:
The streets of persuasion Are plated with gold ("fake" hurches will sell an idea, and they persuade you with promises of eternal life and abundance)
Your heart's in the right place, But you travel down the wrong road (you believe in god but you're in the wrong religion)
Like so many before you The gates open wide (Matthew 7:13 New American Standard Bible (© 1995) "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.) I think they mean: don't choose the easy way, the easy religion.
Here comes the rising tide (here comes the judgment day).
Let's go out tonight, There's a mystery underneath those neon lights,Until life and dream collide, 'Cause the truth's gonna come and cut you open wide, And you can't escape the rising of the tide (Let me tell you the truth about your religion, that truth's gonna come and cut you open wide)
Keep up your appearance; you're joining the choir, With everybody singing out Glory Hallelujah, The songs get you nowhere, There's nowhere to hide (many hypocrite people go to church, sing and pray there, and believe that it will save them, but singing will get you nowhere)
7.And the company you keep, Well they plan your crucifixion as we speak. (I think "company" refers to the leader, priest, minister or reverend of your religion)
You'll petition, but your access was denied And you can't escape the rising of the tide (you've got no hope, you were in the wrong way all your life)
Can you tell me brother was I deceived, or in denial? (deceived by the religion)
But the whole song may refer to someone who chose the path of crime by false promises and chasing a dream an illusion, and then was betrayed by his partners.Jajajaja that's what i like about The Killers songs!!!!
YES!! im the first to comment on this! I am so stoked about a new album by the Killers! I have a feeling this song is about revelation, and armageddon, "you can't escape the rising of the tide"<-- The end is going to come "You'll be running but there ain't nowhere to hide" <-- you can't hide from God "Well you took the stand, you licked your lips, and you lied" <-- you sinned "Well they plan your crucifixion as we speak" <-- you're going to go to hell "There's gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights" <-- God is going to judge you (in an interviewy sorta way) "With everybody singing out Glory Hallelujah" <-- You're praising God to save yourself
Well, thats all I got, thoughts people? Also, does anyone know when the release date of the album "The rising tide" is coming out?
I meant the album "Battle Born" haha, not rising tide, does anyone else think that they're gonna go on tour coz this is their 4th studio album (sawdust isn't a studio album) and when they release a studio album they go on tour, right? they has a hot fuss tour, sams town tour and a day and age tour, so maybe they will have a Battle Born tour? also does anyone know why the album is called battle born? whats behind it?
I meant the album "Battle Born" haha, not rising tide, does anyone else think that they're gonna go on tour coz this is their 4th studio album (sawdust isn't a studio album) and when they release a studio album they go on tour, right? they has a hot fuss tour, sams town tour and a day and age tour, so maybe they will have a Battle Born tour? also does anyone know why the album is called battle born? whats behind it?
I definitely think you're right about the meaning, as for your questions... I'd say that they will definitely go on tour, though it might not be as extensive due to some of the band members seemingly not enjoying the touring as much.
I definitely think you're right about the meaning, as for your questions... I'd say that they will definitely go on tour, though it might not be as extensive due to some of the band members seemingly not enjoying the touring as much.
Also, Battle Born is the name of the Killers' recording studio, the name coming from the fact that Nevada is known as the Battle Born state, having been born out of the American Civil War. The name could maybe also be a subtle reference to all of the criticisms that the band has gotten, and how this album...
Also, Battle Born is the name of the Killers' recording studio, the name coming from the fact that Nevada is known as the Battle Born state, having been born out of the American Civil War. The name could maybe also be a subtle reference to all of the criticisms that the band has gotten, and how this album was born out of that :)
Sweeeet thanks :D
Sweeeet thanks :D
I can't find this song, in which album is it?
from their upcoming 4th studio album "Battle Born"
from their upcoming 4th studio album "Battle Born"
I first heard this song live at their concert I can't wait for the new album. The Killers rock!
I first heard this song live at their concert I can't wait for the new album. The Killers rock!
This song's in their new album coming up this year, "battle born". Flowers said that 'Battle Born' is both the name of the band's own studio and a nickname for their home state of Nevada. He added: "In a sense, all Americans are battle born. Our ancestors came here for something better."
This song's in their new album coming up this year, "battle born". Flowers said that 'Battle Born' is both the name of the band's own studio and a nickname for their home state of Nevada. He added: "In a sense, all Americans are battle born. Our ancestors came here for something better."
Brandon Flowers' religious, but that doesn't mean this song's religious. He wouldn't either write a song against any other religions. He said in an interview that he respects all religions and beliefs, that everyone's entitled to believe what they like. He said he didn't believe in putting any beliefs down, so I don't think he'd write a song against religion..........