Dirt and Roses
Dirt and Roses

Rise Against - Dirt and Roses Lyrics

Rock
Jul 15, 2014
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Dirt and Roses Music Video

Dirt and Roses Lyrics

The city grieves, like widows clasping
Folded flags against their hearts
Raindrops feel like dirt and roses
On black coffins in the dark

Not yet corpses, still we rot
Oblivious to our decay
Drinking poison drop by drop,
Destined to die

Unless we save our lives,
From the coming dawn,
That seeks to drown us in the flames
But if we sell our soul,
For the chance of gold,
Then we'll rue each passing day!

I swore this place was once was alive,
The streets all pulse like living veins,
Heart point beating crossed with blood,
The buildings breathe each time they sway

Time of dead,
Punctuated by the bells,
The sky turned red,
Then came the rain!

Come on lets
Save our lives,
From the coming dawn,
That seeks to drown us in the flames
But if we sell our soul,
For the chance of gold,
Then we'll rue each passing day!

Like fallen soldiers on these fields we
Spend our lives fighting truth upon the wheels
I swear we tried,
I gave up on this god forsaken sight,
And felt it all pass by!

Come on lets
Save our lives,
From the coming dawn,
That seeks to drown us in the flames
But if we sell our soul,
For the chance of gold,
Then we'll rue each passing day!

So save our,
(save our lives)
Our lives it's coming clear,
Yeah it's been coming clear,
(coming clear)
To me

We'll never sell our soul
(sell our soul)
For the chance of gold
And we'll live each passing day

Writer(s): BRANDON BARNES, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, ZACH BLAIR
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of 'Dirt and Roses' by Rise Against?

    'Dirt and Roses' was written by Brandon Barnes, Joseph Principe, Timothy McIlrath, and Zach Blair, who are members of the band Rise Against.

  2. What is the general theme of 'Dirt and Roses'?

    'Dirt and Roses' explores themes of decay, societal collapse, and the struggle to maintain integrity in a corrupt world. It uses vivid imagery to convey a sense of urgency and resistance against moral decay.

  3. When was Rise Against formed?

    Rise Against was formed in 1999. The band has since become known for their melodic hardcore sound and socially conscious lyrics.

  4. How many songs has Rise Against recorded?

    Rise Against has recorded a total of 142 songs, which include 129 original songs and 13 covers.

  5. Which record labels has Rise Against been associated with?

    Rise Against initially signed with Fat Wreck Chords before moving to Geffen Records. They later switched to DGC and Interscope Records.

  6. 'Dirt and Roses' contains references to what kind of imagery?

    'Dirt and Roses' contains dark imagery such as widows clasping folded flags, raindrops feeling like dirt on black coffins, poisoned bodies decaying, fallen soldiers on fields, and streets pulsing like living veins.

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