Lyric discussion by HatsOff2TheBull 

♦it's about rising up against corruption and injustice while dealing with the constant suppression and censorship of the ideas you're trying to spread.

-"you bought the same old trip" - calling out the lobbyist/politician/corporate scumbag for choosing the corrupt lifestyle we have seen so many times before

-"you're perfect plan has come and gone" - we see through your lies

-"so innocent you're out of reach" - (sarcasm) these bigshots think their untouchable because they have friends in high places

-"time won't keep us anymore, it's the usefulness of letting go" - the people are tired of being held down, time to rise up

-so what if they got a nice smile and say happy things "you're no friend of mine"

-"sigh of relief inside of a dream" - politicians make big promises, BUT "we (they) all lie"

-"censor, censor" - be quiet little slave

my bad. obviously for "same old trip." how do you delete this shit?

arise - pretty self explanatory song, it's about reaching your full potential as a human being. search for the true meaning of life and don't get bogged down in the negativism/materialism/shallowness of society. this is a common theme for Chevelle - think "Breach Birth", "Well Enough Alone", "Paint the Seconds", and "A New Momentum"

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