Rise Against has always been known to write about world events. Generally, their songs have reflected the unfortunate events and tragic events that have become yesterday. I believe their songs leading up to this album have been about trying to make us notice where we as a civilization are failing. And that we need to take action to correct our faults if we want a future. But this song is different.
I don't want to be here anymore - is acknowledging that we've past the point of no return in fixing the issues our world suffers from caused by humans. It's simply stating, we are no longer in control of our future, and it's from our own doing. The wars - politically and/or religiously driven, our lack of respect for fellow man - equality/inequality, our lack of respect for mother nature and it's creatures who roamed the earth long before mankind.
My generation has been through more than any generation before us has endured. There's no turning back from the breaking point, and all we have left is the end. Tim's tone comes across as "fed up" with having to battle the world's issues. He almost seems to say, "I have tried my best, but I'm tired of seeing day in and day out the same sadness and polluted world we have become."
Many of Rise Against's songs project the problem, then suggest a solution or talk of positive outlook at the end if we can change, and that things will get better. Yet, this song doesn't provide a solution or even suggest things will turn for the better. It's almost as if apathy has set in, and he just doesn't care anymore.
"...something has to die to be reborn...", this particular verse of the song is stunning. It sounds like he's conceding and passing on the burden to someone else.
Rise Against has always been known to write about world events. Generally, their songs have reflected the unfortunate events and tragic events that have become yesterday. I believe their songs leading up to this album have been about trying to make us notice where we as a civilization are failing. And that we need to take action to correct our faults if we want a future. But this song is different.
I don't want to be here anymore - is acknowledging that we've past the point of no return in fixing the issues our world suffers from caused by humans. It's simply stating, we are no longer in control of our future, and it's from our own doing. The wars - politically and/or religiously driven, our lack of respect for fellow man - equality/inequality, our lack of respect for mother nature and it's creatures who roamed the earth long before mankind.
My generation has been through more than any generation before us has endured. There's no turning back from the breaking point, and all we have left is the end. Tim's tone comes across as "fed up" with having to battle the world's issues. He almost seems to say, "I have tried my best, but I'm tired of seeing day in and day out the same sadness and polluted world we have become."
Many of Rise Against's songs project the problem, then suggest a solution or talk of positive outlook at the end if we can change, and that things will get better. Yet, this song doesn't provide a solution or even suggest things will turn for the better. It's almost as if apathy has set in, and he just doesn't care anymore.
"...something has to die to be reborn...", this particular verse of the song is stunning. It sounds like he's conceding and passing on the burden to someone else.