Behind Closed Doors
♫ Rise Against Lyrics

Chairs thrown and tables toppled,
The situation is violent and chaotic, and objects are being thrown around.

Hands armed with broken bottles,
People are using weapons to fight.

Standing no chance to win but,
Despite the odds being against them, they still choose to fight and not run away.

We're not runnin', we're not runnin'.
They are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

There's a point I think we're missin',
There is something important that they are overlooking.

It's in the air we raise our fists in,
Their spirit of rebellion is in the air as they raise their fists.

In the smiles we cast each other,
Their solidarity is shown in the smiles they give each other.

My sister, my brother.
They see each other as family in this fight for change.

About the time we gave up hope and
When they lost hope and thought they couldn't make a difference.

We never find these locks still open,
They feel like doors have been closed on them and they can't fight anymore.

Stumbling on stones unturned,
They are struggling to find answers that they haven't found yet.

The hurt we feel, we all have found.
Everyone has experienced the pain they are feeling right now.

The lines we've crossed in search of change, but all they see is treason
Their actions are seen as betrayal by those in power.

Although we have no obligation, to stay alive
There is no obligation to fight for change, but they still choose to.

On broken backs we beg for mercy, we will survive
They are struggling and hurt, but they will still survive.

(Break out) I won't be left here
They won't be trapped and controlled anymore.

Behind closed doors.
They won't let anyone hide the truth or hide behind closed doors.

Bonfires burn like beacons,
The bonfires are symbolic of their spirit that can guide and inspire others.

Guiding the lost and weakened.
Their rebellion can guide even those who are lost and have become weak.

Flames dance on crashing waves,
The rebellion is like flames that can survive through even the toughest challenges.

Guiding ships who've gone a stray
Their message can reach those who have strayed from the path.

Time out, let's stop and think this through,
They need to pause and think carefully about their actions.

We've all got better things to do,
They don't have time to waste on actions that won't make a difference.

A talk in circles run in place,
They need to have a meaningful conversation that will lead to action.

Answers inches from my face.
The solution is so close, they can almost touch it.

Black eyes, broken fingers,
Their struggle has led to injury and pain.

Blood drips and I let it run down my lips and to my swollen gums
They have been hurt, but they won't let it stop them from speaking their truth.

When hope is non-existent,
They keep fighting even when there is no hope left.

Our instincts all scream, "Run",
Even though it might be easier to give up, their instincts tell them to keep going.

We never turn our backs or even bite our tongue.
They won't give up or be silenced no matter what happens.