The Rising Tide
The Killers저 Lyrics

The streets of persuasion
The places that convince people are lucrative, but false

Are plated with gold
But they are disguised in golden ornaments

Your heart's in the right place,
Your intentions are good

But you travel down the wrong road
But you are headed in the wrong direction

Like so many before you
Like the countless others who have done the same

The gates open wide
The doors are wide open for everyone

Here come the rising tide (rising tide)
But eventually, the truth will reveal itself

Let's go out tonight
Let's have fun tonight

There's a mystery underneath the neon light
Though there seem to be mysteries lurking behind the bright lights

Before life and dreams collide
Before one's life and aspirations are shattered

'Cause the truth's gonna come and cut me open wide
Because ultimately the truth will be revealed

And you can't escape the rising of the tide
And nobody can escape the unavoidable consequences of their actions

Keep up your appearance; you're joining the choir
Maintain your facade, and your status is secured

With everybody singing out 'Glory, Hallelujah' (Hallelujah)
With everyone's affirmation of greatness

The time came for your solo
It's time to take the lead

But there was nowhere to hide
But the truth caught up and there was nowhere to run

Here come the rising tide (rising tide)
And the inevitable consequences of those actions

And the company you keep,
The people around you

Well they plan your crucifixion as we speak
Many people are conspiring against you

So, baby 'til life and the dream collide
Until you face the harsh truth

There's gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights
There will always be hidden truths beneath bright lights

If you can't decipher just who's on your side
If you cannot discern who your true allies are

You will not escape the rising of the tide
You cannot escape the reckoning that lies ahead

Can you tell me brother? Was I deceived, or in denial?
Can you be honest with me?

I was there, in the back of the room, when you testified
I was present when you spoke.

With your pitchfork tongue, you licked your lips and lied
You lied using your malicious tongue

We're never gonna know how hard you cried
We'll never know how sorry you felt

When you petitioned and your access was denied
When you asked for forgiveness, but it was not granted

'Til the venom in your veins is satisfied
Until all your resentment and bitterness is appeased

'Til you suffocate and swallow down the pride
Until you learn to accept your mistake and move on

Well you can't escape
You cannot escape

(You can't escape)

Yeah, you can't escape
Yes, you cannot escape

(You can't escape)

No, you can't escape the rising of the tide
You cannot escape the consequences of what you have done