Suburban War
Suburban War

Arcade Fire - Suburban War Lyrics

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Jun 27, 2011
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Suburban War Lyrics

Let's go for a drive, see the town tonight
There's nothing to do but I don't mind when I'm with you

This town's so strange they built it to change
And while we sleep we know the streets get rearranged
My old friends, we were so different then
Before your war against the suburbs begin

Before it began

Now the music divides us into tribes
You grew your hair so I grew mine
You said the past won't rest
Until we jump the fence and leave it behind

My old friends, I can remember when
You cut your hair, I never saw you again
Now the cities we live in could be distant stars
And I searched for you in every passing car

The night's so long
Yeah the night's so long
I've been living in the shadows of your song
Living in the shadows of your song

In the suburbs I, I learned to drive
You told me we would never survive
So grab your mother's keys, we leave tonight

But you started a war that we can't win
We keep erasing all the streets we grew up in
Now the music divides us into tribes
Choose your side, I'll choose my side

All my old friends they don't know me now
All my old friends are staring through me now
All my old friends they don't know me now
All my old friends they don't know me now
All my old friends, they

Writer(s): JEREMY GARA, REGINE CHASSAGNE, RICHARD R PARRY, TIM KINGSBURY, WILLIAM BUTLER, WIN BUTLER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Suburban War' released?

    'Suburban War' is a track from Arcade Fire's third studio album, The Suburbs. The album was originally released on August 2, 2010, in North America and the deluxe edition CD/DVD was released on June 27, 2011, for international markets and August 2, 2011, in the U.S. and Canada.

  2. What album features the song 'Suburban War'?

    'Suburban War' is featured on Arcade Fire's third studio album, The Suburbs. The album received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Grammy for Album of the Year and the Polaris Music Prize in 2011.

  3. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Suburban War'?

    The lyrics for 'Suburban War' were written by Arcade Fire members Jeremy Gara, Régine Chassagne, Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury, William Butler, and Win Butler.

  4. What themes are explored in 'Suburban War'?

    'Suburban War' explores themes of change, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The song reflects on friendships, growing apart, and the evolving nature of suburban life.

  5. Did 'Suburban War' receive critical acclaim?

    While specific reviews for 'Suburban War' may not be highlighted, the album The Suburbs, which features the song, received universal acclaim from critics. It has a normalized rating of 87 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating widespread praise.

  6. Where was 'Suburban War' recorded?

    'Suburban War' was recorded at various locations, primarily at Win Butler and Régine Chassagne's residence in Montreal. Additional recording took place at the band's studio in Quebec and in New York City.

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