If And We Rise Again
Streetlight Manifesto Lyrics


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Don't you come to me with all your color-coded quotes
Everybody's laughing but they never ever get my jokes
Fool, you're a tool, a sheep
And it's obvious to everyone but company you keep
And don't you squint at me because your childhood was the pits
Every single one of us have trodden through our shit
Oh, and I know you're shrewd
Because I smell it on your clothes
It's in everything you do

Falling, fallen, we all fall down
It only really matters how we stand our ground
And if and when we rise to our feet again
We'll be on our own

Everything we built
(It's gone)
And every one around
(Is stunned)
We just sit here staring blankly
And everything goes numb
Lord, if I felt a thing
I could wrap my mind around this
And prevent our getting singed
Please excuse my enemies
I think they do not know
I will gladly self destruct if they leave me alone
Friend, that's the end of us
Because you're behind in empathy and overdue on trust

Calmly, calmly and patiently
We've seen all the evidence
But still cannot believe
And if and when we rise to our feet again
We'll be on our own

Somehow, someway, we persevere
The questions on our lips fall on deafened ears




And if and when we rise to our feet again
We'll be on our own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Streetlight Manifesto's song "If and When We Rise Again" convey a feeling of disillusionment and isolation in the face of societal expectations and personal struggles. The singer begins by addressing someone who adheres to certain beliefs or attitudes, criticizing them for not understanding the singer's humor and blindly following their peers. The second stanza describes a sense of loss and numbness, with everything the singer has built disappearing and everyone around them being stunned. The singer expresses a desire to avoid their enemies and be left alone, as well as a frustration with a lack of empathy and trust from those they once considered friends.


Despite this despair, however, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope as the singer acknowledges their ability to persevere and stand their ground. They accept that they may have to face their challenges alone, but remain determined to rise again. The final stanza repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the strength and resilience needed to overcome adversity, even when those around us may not understand.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you come to me with all your color-coded quotes
I don't want to hear your superficial, predictable advice.


Everybody's laughing but they never ever get my jokes
I feel misunderstood and alone.


Fool, you're a tool, a sheep And it's obvious to everyone but company you keep
You're blindly following others, and it's clear to everyone but you.


And don't you squint at me because your childhood was the pits Every single one of us have trodden through our shit
Don't judge me just because you've had your own struggles.


Oh, and I know you're shrewd Because I smell it on your clothes It's in everything you do
I can sense that you're manipulative and calculating in everything you say and do.


Falling, fallen, we all fall down It only really matters how we stand our ground And if and when we rise to our feet again We'll be on our own
We all face difficult times, but what's important is how we handle them. And when we eventually overcome them, we'll have to rely on ourselves.


Everything we built (It's gone) And every one around (Is stunned) We just sit here staring blankly And everything goes numb
Our world has been destroyed, and we're all in shock and unable to process what's happened.


Lord, if I felt a thing I could wrap my mind around this And prevent our getting singed Please excuse my enemies I think they do not know I will gladly self destruct if they leave me alone
I feel numb, but if I could feel something, I could understand what's happening and protect myself. I'd rather self-destruct than deal with my enemies, who I believe don't understand me.


Friend, that's the end of us Because you're behind in empathy and overdue on trust
Our friendship is over because you lack empathy and I don't trust you anymore.


Calmly, calmly and patiently We've seen all the evidence But still cannot believe And if and when we rise to our feet again We'll be on our own
We've analyzed everything logically, but we still can't believe what's happened. And when we recover, we'll have to rely on ourselves.


Somehow, someway, we persevere The questions on our lips fall on deafened ears And if and when we rise to our feet again We'll be on our own
We keep going despite everything, but no one's listening to our questions. And eventually, we'll have to stand on our own again.




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