False Alarm
Bronx Lyrics

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Yeah, I don't think I'm alive
Dead footsteps, another outcast screaming alone
God help me, give me what you want
Give me what you need, I'll take it all
Stand fall, lost out, baby, yes I know

It's not a secret, a false alarm
Another front page

Lie disguised to help me burn

Another year of research stand still
Turn on the lights, baby, show me your scars
Salvation, give me audio give me visual overload
So slow, lost out, baby, yes I know

Yeah, everyone is suspect
Everyone deserts sometimes
Another loss, I'm feeling alone

It's not a secret a false alarm
It's not a secret, it's not a sad song
Another front page lie disguised to help me burn
God help us, false alarm

Another front page lie disguised to help me burn
God help us, false alarm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Bronx’s song “False Alarm” talk about feeling lost, abandoned, and hopeless, like screaming in the wilderness with no response. The song starts by saying “I don't think I'm alive” which portrays the numbness and detachment that the singer is feeling. He feels like an outcast and senses that everyone around him has deserted him, leaving him feeling entirely alone. He calls out to God asking for help and begs for anything that will give him comfort or meaning. The phrase “give me what you want, give me what you need, I'll take it all” shows a desperate willingness to do anything to escape the despair that he’s feeling.

The song compares the singer’s situation to a “false alarm,” meaning that it’s not a real emergency, but rather something that seems urgent but proves to be incorrect or deceptive. In this case, the false alarm appears to be whatever gave the singer hope or meaning before, which eventually proved to be false. The phrase “another front page lie disguised to help me burn” suggests that the falsehood in question may be something society tells us to believe in, but only causes us pain and suffering. Despite this, the song still asks for salvation and help from God, leading the listener to believe that there may still be a glimmer of hope for the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I don't think I'm alive
I'm feeling dead inside and questioning my existence

Dead footsteps, another outcast screaming alone
I feel like an outcast and my cries for help are going unnoticed

God help me, give me what you want
I'm asking for guidance and direction from a higher power

Give me what you need, I'll take it all
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to feel alive again

Stand fall, lost out, baby, yes I know
I'm struggling to keep it together and feeling lost and alone

It's not a secret, a false alarm
The truth is being concealed and I'm being misled

Another front page
This lie has gained a lot of attention and publicity

Lie disguised to help me burn
This lie is causing me harm and pain

Another year of research stand still
I've been searching for answers for a long time and haven't made any progress

Turn on the lights, baby, show me your scars
I want to see the truth and the damage that's been done

Salvation, give me audio give me visual overload
I'm seeking salvation and looking for a way to escape through sensory overload

So slow, lost out, baby, yes I know
My progress is slow and I still feel lost and alone

Yeah, everyone is suspect
I'm questioning everyone's motives and intentions

Everyone deserts sometimes
People can abandon you at any moment, even those you trust

Another loss, I'm feeling alone
I've experienced more pain and disappointment and feel isolated

It's not a secret a false alarm
The truth is being suppressed and I'm being deceived

It's not a secret, it's not a sad song
The reality is harsh and the situation isn't just a minor setback

God help us, false alarm
The lies are hurting everyone and we need divine intervention

Another front page lie disguised to help me burn
The same deceitful story is being recycled for others' gain at my expense

God help us, false alarm
The harmful cycle must end and we need divine help to stop it

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATT CAUGHTHRAN, JOBY J. FORD, JAMES TWEEDY, JORMA VIK

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Comments from YouTube:

@NoahRodriguezShow

14y↑5

Confirmed for Rock Band 3.

@DETHANAUT

14y

@jkruxl It's not a very distinctive riff, but there are definitely some similarities. I think I like the Rye Coalition song more anyway.

@greenorange75

14y

F5 to skip the commercial

@jkruxl

14y

If they are trying to go note for note with Rye Coalition's "Hot Strikes", The Bronx have succeeded. Rye made the song Hot Strikes ten years ago. Nice ape job.