Riot
Oceans Red Lyrics


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When darkness falls
Your eyes will betray you
Touching the walls
You try to follow the path
Oh yeah
We've been waiting for so long
So come and take my hand
Don't fail me
Don't let me down again

I keep my fire inside
Until the daylight dies
So many nights
I was just looking for a sign
I feel the tension
The pressure around me
So let's start the action
Let's start the action

We have the words to scream loud
No one can stop me now

Let's make it louder
Let's hit it harder
We are the thunder
It's not the night for us to die

No one can stop an avalanche
Coming your way
To destroy the world you're in
This time you better be
Prepared for the worst

Look at me now
I wanna tell you something
Better look at me now
I wanna tell you

Run, motherfucker
Run, motherfucker
Run, run, run, motherfucker
If you wanna stay alive
Run, motherfucker
Run, motherfucker
Run, run, run, motherfucker
We are coming for your life
Run

When gravity
Is pulling you down
I'm still standing my ground
No one can stop me now
No one can save you now

Let's make it louder
Let's hit it harder
We are the thunder
It's not the night for us to die

Let's make it louder
Let's hit it harder
We are the thunder
We'll always be the ones

I said you better
Run, motherfucker
Run, motherfucker
Run, run, run, motherfucker
If you wanna stay alive
Run, motherfucker
Run, motherfucker
Run, run, run motherfucker
We are coming for your life





If you wanna stay alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oceans Red's song "Riot" convey a sense of defiance and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances. The opening lines speak to the idea that when things get tough, it can be easy to lose sight of what's important and become disoriented. However, the lyrics suggest that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope. The song invites the listener to take the hand of the singer and follow him into battle, promising that he won't let them down again.


The chorus of the song is particularly strong, with the singer urging the listener to join him in making a statement. They have the power to scream loud and make their presence known, and nobody can stop them. The lyrics speak to a sense of agency and a willingness to fight for what they believe in, regardless of what the world may throw at them.


Towards the end of the song, the theme of defiance and perseverance is reiterated once more. The singer speaks of standing their ground in the face of adversity and refusing to be brought down by gravity. "No one can stop me now," they declare, and then encourage the listener to run if they want to stay alive.


Line by Line Meaning

When darkness falls
As night falls and it gets dark outside


Your eyes will betray you
You won't be able to see clearly in the dark


Touching the walls
Feeling around for guidance


You try to follow the path
Attempting to navigate the way


Oh yeah
Expressing excitement


We've been waiting for so long
We've been anticipating this for a while


So come and take my hand
Join me on this journey


Don't fail me
Don't disappoint me


Don't let me down again
Do not disappoint me like before


I keep my fire inside
I hold my passion deep within


Until the daylight dies
Throughout the night


So many nights
A lot of times


I was just looking for a sign
I was searching for guidance


I feel the tension
I sense the unease in the air


The pressure around me
I am under stress


So let's start the action
Let's get to work on what we need to do


We have the words to scream loud
We have a voice and will use it to make a statement


No one can stop me now
I am unstoppable


Let's make it louder
Let's increase the volume


Let's hit it harder
Let's intensify our efforts


We are the thunder
We are powerful and unstoppable


It's not the night for us to die
We're not going to perish tonight


No one can stop an avalanche
No one can halt an unstoppable force


Coming your way
Approaching you


To destroy the world you're in
To disrupt the environment you're in


This time you better be
You need to be prepared this time


Prepared for the worst
Ready for the most unfavorable outcome


Look at me now
Pay attention to me now


I wanna tell you something
I have something to say to you


Run, motherfucker
Flee as quickly as possible


If you wanna stay alive
If you want to survive


We are coming for your life
We are after you


When gravity
When you're feeling weighed down


Is pulling you down
Dragging you down


I'm still standing my ground
I won't be moved or swayed


No one can save you now
You're on your own


We'll always be the ones
We will forever be the ones




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Comments from YouTube:

Panda Man

I'm upset this isn't on spotify anymore

Leon Subbotsky

I'm upset it isn't mixed better :(

Все буде добре!

Glory to Ukraine!

Patriota

Respect Ukraine!

Our countries have a common history, we carried out war against each other, but also fought together. You have our solidarity against the Communist pigs. Polska i Ukraine, jestesmy bracmi..!!!!!

nidelsky

сила, Україна - назавжди!!! 
Ukraine forever!!!

G1NG3RBREADMAN7

this sing blew me away. heavy shit right here, good job yall. hope theres alot more like this. ill be anticipating your first album and please get onto Vans Warped tour this summer!!

Grungejoe

Sad they couldn't maintain their line up from this band to be stable :( but they have new music almost out which is good :)! Woulda been cool to see oceans red perform when this stuff dropped

Reby V

I love this song!!! A bummer I can’t add it anywhere official lol

Timo Götzken

I just LOVE the footage, the song itself has been one of the most interesting ones i've listened to 2013.

Great job.

Ju stei

Не знаю что там пишут бурги. Но лично по мне у OR и DD СОВЕРШЕННО разные стили. И честно говоря этот трек гораздо приятнее чем move it. В общем слушаю обе группы. И хотел бы совмеску со обоими вокалистами. :3

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