Riot
Days of Grace Lyrics


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If you feel so empty
So used up, so let down
If you feel so angry
So ripped off, so stepped on
You're not the only one
Refusing to back down
You're not the only one
So get up

Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot

If you feel so filthy
So dirty, so fucked up
If you feel so walked on
So painful, so pissed off
You're not the only one
Refusing to go down
You're not the only one
So get up

Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot

If you feel so empty
So used up, so let down
If you feel so angry
Just get up

Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot

Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot





Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Riot" by Days of Grace speak to the frustration and anger that people can feel when they are struggling against the pressures and difficulties of life. The song begins with a description of feeling "empty" and "let down," as well as "angry" and "ripped off." These emotions are immediately stated as being shared by others who are "refusing to back down," indicating that the song is about solidarity in the face of adversity. The repeated refrain of "Let's start a riot" reinforces this idea of collective action, encouraging listeners to unite and take a stand.


Further on in the lyrics, the song describes feeling "filthy" and "walked on," as well as "painful" and "pissed off." Again, these emotions are framed as being shared by others who are "refusing to go down." The final verse of the song repeats the first, emphasizing the cyclical nature of these feelings and the need for ongoing resistance. The repetition of the refrain throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and determination, urging listeners to take action and fight for what they believe in.


Overall, "Riot" by Days of Grace is a powerful message of solidarity and resistance, speaking to the shared experience of struggle and the need for collective action. The lyrics encourage listeners to stand up and fight for their rights, refusing to back down in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

If you feel so empty
If you feel like there's nothing inside you worth living for


So used up, so let down
Like everything you've given to the world has been for nothing


If you feel so angry
If you're so filled with rage


So ripped off, so stepped on
Like the world has let you down and stomped on you


You're not the only one
You're not alone in feeling this way


Refusing to back down
Standing up for yourself and not letting the world defeat you


So get up
Start fighting back


Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's take our anger and frustration and turn it into action


If you feel so filthy
If you feel unclean, guilty for things you've done


So dirty, so fucked up
If you feel undesirable, broken, messed up


If you feel so walked on
If you feel constantly used and abused


So painful, so pissed off
If you're in emotional and physical agony, furious at the world


Refusing to go down
Refusing to let the world beat you down and destroy you


Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's take that anger and pain and channel it into something positive


If you feel so empty
If you feel like there's nothing inside you worth living for


So used up, so let down
Like everything you've given to the world has been for nothing


If you feel so angry
If you're so filled with rage


Just get up
Don't let the world defeat you, rise to the challenge


Let's start a riot, a riot
Take all that frustration and direct it into a force for good


Let's start a riot
Don't hold back, let's make a real difference


Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's use our energy and passion to fight for something we believe in


Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's show the world that we can make a difference, that we won't be held down




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Gontier, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, Neil Sanderson

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@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN

THREE DAY GRACE — R i o t. If you feel so empty
So used up, so let down
If you feel so angry
So ripped off, so stepped on
You're not the only one
Refusing to back down
You're not the only one
So get up
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
If you feel so filthy
So dirty, so fucked up
If you feel so walked on
So painful, so pissed off
You're not the only one
Refusing to go down
You're not the only one
So get up
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
Let's start a riot, a riot
Let's start a riot
If you feel so empty
So used up, so let down
If you feel so angry
Just get up
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Let's start a riot
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Let's start a riot, a riot
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@msaudy5023

I caught my 9 yr old cousin singing this yesterday...I've never been more proud

@alejandronieves4078

Ms Audacity these brings memories when I was a teen getting into trouble with the law

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Ms Audacity I'm ur 70th sub

@msaudy5023

quincy barclay my dude <3 much love

@someguy6651

I found both me and my friend like this band I was impressed

@cristianos3439

Ms Audacity You look like my cousin lol

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@cheatcodechian

This song bouta have millions of more views in the coming weeks

@jakecope7562

What i was thinkin lol

@aeinx114

Yes XD I thought about this song bc of the current situation 😳

@Maximus1879-

Chi Chi Chrinos funny how youtube puts this on my recommended list

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