Although The Unraveling did not rank on any of the Billboard 200 charts, it led to Rise Against's re-signing with Fat Wreck Chords to record their second album, Revolutions per Minute. It received generally favorable reviews from critics. The album did not produce any singles, but several tracks were included in various media and compilations.
Alive and Well
Rise Against Lyrics
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To rearrange your life
Live for something
Outside of your own mind
We all dream
The same dream every night
To burn the world that you call civilized
Alive and well
I live to be alive
I live to always strive
For something more
Alive and well
I'll never understand
The who, what, why or when
Of you tonight...
We face the stares of judgment
And almost everyday
The shaking heads
Of disapproval say
"Pray for you to give me something then find out that there was nothing left"
Recite the words inside (your heart)
Realize that this is nothing
Without your voice
I'm not giving up
And I'll blame the worst on you
I know what's wrong
Alive and well
I live to be alive
I live to always strive
For something more
Alive and well
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
And I don't need to explain
Myself to you
The lyrics of "Alive and Well" suggest that the time has come to change one's life and to live for something outside of one's mind. The song describes the universal dream that we share every night, which is to burn down the world, that we perceive as civilized. The first verse of the song is a call to action, inspiring the listener to live life with a purpose and to strive for something greater.
The second verse, meanwhile, highlights the judgment that we face each day and the disapproval that we face from others. It suggests that there is barely anything left to offer or give, and that people are looking for something to hold on to. The song then mentions the importance of speaking out and realizing that our voice should never be silenced or stolen.
In the chorus, the lyrics of "Alive and Well" affirm the importance of living life to the fullest and never sacrificing oneself. The song suggests that we should keep striving for something more and never refuse to accept our current situation.
Overall, "Alive and Well" is a wake-up call to everyone who has lost their way in life or who feels like they are not living up to their full potential. It emphasizes the importance of never giving up on oneself and encouraging others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Now's the time
It's time to make a change.
To rearrange your life
Change the way you live.
Live for something
Don't just live for yourself.
Outside of your own mind
Have a purpose beyond your own thoughts.
We all dream
We all have hopes and aspirations.
The same dream every night
We all desire a world without societal problems.
To burn the world that you call civilized
To change society's flaws and create a better world.
Alive and well
I'm living with purpose and passion.
I live to be alive
I'm living to truly experience life.
I live to always strive
I'm always pushing myself to be better.
For something more
To have a higher purpose in life.
I'll never understand
I don't comprehend your actions or motives.
The who, what, why or when
I don't know the details of your situation.
Of you tonight...
Your actions or decisions tonight are unknown to me.
We face the stares of judgment
We deal with negative feedback from others towards our actions.
And almost everyday
This happens on a frequent basis.
The shaking heads
People who disapprove of us shake their heads.
Of disapproval say
Their disapproval is expressed through their looks.
Pray for you to give me something then find out that there was nothing left
Expecting things from others can lead to disappointment.
Recite the words inside (your heart)
Speak the truth from within yourself.
Realize that this is nothing
Understand that the judgement of others is insignificant.
Without your voice
Your perspective and voice matter.
I'm not giving up
I'm persevering despite challenges.
And I'll blame the worst on you
I'll hold you accountable for the negative consequences of your actions.
I know what's wrong
I understand the problematic aspects of the situation.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
To gain something, one must risk something.
And I don't need to explain
I don't feel compelled to justify my actions or decisions to you.
Myself to you
I don't owe you an explanation for my choices.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRANDON BARNES, DAN WLEKLINSKI, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH
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