Like the Angel
Rise Against Lyrics

They turn the lights down low
The people this song is about are hiding, and only come out of their hiding places when it's dark.

In shadows hiding from the world
These people are hiding in the shadows, avoiding the attention of the outside world.

Only coming out when it gets cold
They only emerge when it's cold, possibly because it's easier to hide in the dark when it's chilly outside.

The seas part when they hit the floor
These people are powerful and command attention, like the biblical story where Moses parted the Red Sea by raising his staff.

The voices carry on and out the door
Their voices echo through the room and beyond, possibly indicating that they're performing or giving a message.

And everything you touch turns into gold
These people have a magical ability to transform anything they encounter into something valuable.

Like the angel you are
The person the singer is addressing is a kind, pure soul who possesses qualities of an angel.

You laugh creating a lightness in my chest
This person's laughter makes the singer feel light and happy, like a weight has been lifted off their chest.

Your eyes they penetrate me (Your answer's always maybe)
The person's gaze affects the singer deeply, but they are uncertain about how the person feels or what they want.

That's when I got up and left
The singer decides to leave the situation, perhaps because they feel overwhelmed or unsure about what's happening.

A beating heart and a microphone
The singer is using their heart and their voice (represented by the microphone) to express themselves and connect with others.

A ticking clock in an empty home
The passage of time is a constant reminder of the absence or loneliness of the singer.

Still tells of these times so long ago
The singer is still thinking about the past and how it has influenced their present.

Even though I've come so far
The singer has made progress, but they still have a long way to go.

I know I've got so far to go
The singer is aware of the challenges that lay ahead of them.

And any day now I'll explode
The singer feels like they're reaching their breaking point and could explode emotionally or mentally if they don't find relief soon.

And each and everyday will lead into tomorrow
Time keeps moving forward, and every day leads to another tomorrow.

Tomorrow brings one less day without you
Every day that passes means the singer is one day closer to being reunited with the person they address in the song.

But don't wait up just leave the light on
The singer doesn't want the person to wait for them, but they ask that they leave a light on to guide them back home.

All the roads that I might take will all one day lead back to you
No matter what path the singer takes in life, they believe it will ultimately lead them back to the person they address in the song.