The band spent its first four years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which they released two studio albums, The Unraveling (2001) and Revolutions per Minute (2003). Both the albums were met with underground success, and in 2003 the band signed with the major label Dreamworks, which was absorbed by Geffen. Rise Against's major label debut Siren Song of the Counter Culture (2004) brought the band mainstream success, largely in part to the popularity of the singles "Give It All" and "Swing Life Away". The band's next album, The Sufferer & the Witness (2006), peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200 in the United States, and was Rise Against's first album to chart in countries outside of North America.
With the release of Appeal to Reason (2008), Rise Against's music shifted toward a more accessible and radio-friendly sound, with greater emphasis on production value. The album's third single, "Savior", broke the record for the most consecutive weeks spent on both the Hot Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts. Rise Against's popularity grew with the release of Endgame (2011), which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, and charted highly worldwide. The band's seventh and eighth albums, The Black Market (2014) and Wolves (2017) continued the trend of commercial success, and both peaked with the top ten on the Billboard 200. Their ninth and most recent album, Nowhere Generation, was released in 2021.
Rise Against is also known for their advocacy of progressivism, supporting organizations such as Amnesty International and the It Gets Better Project. The band actively promotes animal rights and most of the members are straight edge, PETA supporters and vegetarians.
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Studio albums
The Unraveling (2001)
Revolutions per Minute (2003)
Siren Song of the Counter Culture (2004)
The Sufferer & the Witness (2006)
Appeal to Reason (2008)
Endgame (2011)
The Black Market (2014)
Wolves (2017)
Nowhere Generation (2021)
The Art of Losing
Rise Against Lyrics
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That you talk around the truth
Not just what you say
But what you do
Played this tug of war way too fucking long
Like every time
Again I've lost
You took advantage of the trust that I gave
Took my forgiveness
Rubbed it back in my face
Reaching for words but there's nothing to say
I'm left to wonder
Will this ever be the same?
This rage
Burning through my veins
Regret consumes my mind
Cutting deeply like a razor blade
Will I live to see another day
Without questioning your motives?
With constant doubt
You took advantage of the trust that I gave
Took my forgiveness
Rubbed it back in my face
Reaching for words
But there's nothing to say
I'm left to wonder
Will this ever be the same?
And as we sit back waiting
For these scars to heal
Try to convince ourselves
That this
That this isn't real
Will you allow me forget your past?
Or will you always hang it over my head?
The lyrics to Rise Against's "The Art Of Losing" tell a story of betrayal and trust that is lost. The core theme of the song is the pain and regret that someone goes through when they realize they've been manipulated, deceived, and taken advantage of by someone they trusted. The first verse talks about how the singer is aware of the lies and half-truths that the other person is saying. They understand that it's not just what is being said, but also what is being done that is causing the damage in their relationship.
The chorus of the song is where the pain and regret of the singer are most evident. The singer played a tug-of-war game with the other person for too long, and now they have lost. The other person took advantage of the trust that was given to them and hurt the singer. The chorus has a sense of hopelessness, and the singer is left wondering whether things will ever be the same again.
The second verse goes deeper into the pain of the singer. The anger and regret are consuming them, and they are left to question the motives of the other person. The final lines of the song express the desire of the singer to move on and forget the past, but they are not sure if the other person will let them.
Overall, "The Art Of Losing" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the pain of betrayal and the feeling of being used by someone you trusted.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not fucking blind to the way
I am not unaware of how you are behaving.
That you talk around the truth
You avoid telling me the truth.
Not just what you say
Your actions are just as important as your words.
But what you do
Your behavior is telling me what you really mean.
Played this tug of war way too fucking long
We've been fighting for too long.
Like every time
This happens all too often.
Again I've lost
I'm always the one who ends up losing in this situation.
You've won
You always come out on top.
You took advantage of the trust that I gave
You abused the trust that I had in you.
Took my forgiveness
You took my forgiveness for granted.
Rubbed it back in my face
You used my forgiveness against me.
Reaching for words but there's nothing to say
I don't know what to say.
I'm left to wonder
I am unsure.
Will this ever be the same?
Will things ever be the way they were before?
This rage
I am feeling intense anger.
Burning through my veins
It is making me feel physically agitated.
Regret consumes my mind
I am plagued with regret.
Cutting deeply like a razor blade
This regret is causing me a lot of pain.
Will I live to see another day
I wonder if I will survive another day.
Without questioning your motives?
Without wondering what your true intentions are?
With constant doubt
Always feeling unsure of what to believe.
And as we sit back waiting
As we sit and wait.
For these scars to heal
Waiting for our emotional scars to heal.
Try to convince ourselves
We attempt to persuade ourselves.
That this
That what's happening between us.
That this isn't real
Isn't really happening.
Will you allow me forget your past?
Can you let me forget what you've done in the past?
Or will you always hang it over my head?
Will you always use it against me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON BARNES, DAN WLEKLINSKI, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH
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