The First Drop Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ionian 

Cover art for The First Drop lyrics by Rise Against

Here's my view on the song:

"I’m calling out Only echoes respond But I scream ‘til my voice is gone"

He is screaming, trying to get his message across, but no one is responding, hence the echoing.

"Crouching in corners and hiding your face I’m sick and tired of playing your games"

The people crouching in the corner are Americans who are ignorant, and that he is tired of trying to follow the norm.

"I’m not alone I stand amongst the voiceless Millions in the unforgiving sun"

He isn't the only one who belives this, there is also the silent majority who are afraid of speaking out against the government.

"Here arm-in-arm We parade these streets And sing our songs"

He rallies the silent majority together, and gets them to speak out and voice their opinions.