Talking to Ourselves
Rise Against * Track #4 On Nowhere Generation
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Talking to Ourselves by Rise Against
Release Date
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Rise AgainstProduced by
Jason Livermore & Chris Beeble & Bill Stevenson & Andrew BerlinWrited by
Tim McIlrath & Joseph Principe & Brandon Barnes & Zach BlairAbout
“Talking To Ourselves” expresses the frustration of the band on how their message is being ignored at larger venues. Being “just another entertainer” that you come to see on a Friday night is not what the band (and other groups attempting to spread a similar message) are trying to achieve.
This esp...
Talking to Ourselves Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We're waiting for something to happen
But nothing is snapping us out of this trance
Our eyelids are heavy and soon, we're all ready
To obey every single command
[Pre-Chorus]
But I feel lost, no map in front of me
And I don't know which way is up
Wishing we could just hit pause
Just enough to breathe
Oh, why can't I shake you
Awake from this dream?
[Chorus]
I never wanted to disturb the peace
But it feels like no one's listening
Are we talking to ourselves?
Are we just talking to ourselves?
[Verse 2]
I'm so good at spеaking out of turn
And talking back, I have some nervе
If I said this all to your face
Forgive me, sometimes I forget my place
[Pre-Chorus]
So what's it gonna be?
Will you dig in or give up?
Lean in or just get lost?
Drift away from here
This demands your attention
So hear me when I say
[Chorus]
I never wanted to disturb the peace
But it feels like no one's listening
Are we talking to ourselves?
Are we just talking to ourselves?
[Bridge]
What are we trying to say?
And tell me, what would it take
To pry open their eyes?
I would wade in the water
I'll stand in the fire
I am not afraid
And I would break down the door
If you give me the sign
For the chance to be yours
I would lay down my life
I am not afraid
[Chorus]
I swear I never wanted to disturb the peace
But it feels like no one's listening
Are we talking to ourselves?
Yeah, are we talking to ourselves?
Talking to Ourselves Q&A
Who wrote Talking to Ourselves's ?
Talking to Ourselves was written by Tim McIlrath & Joseph Principe & Brandon Barnes & Zach Blair.
Who produced Talking to Ourselves's ?
Talking to Ourselves was produced by Jason Livermore & Chris Beeble & Bill Stevenson & Andrew Berlin.
When did Rise Against release Talking to Ourselves?
Rise Against released Talking to Ourselves on Tue Jun 01 2021.
What did Rise Against say about "Talking to Ourselves"?
This song was an accidental way of not only talking about Rise Against, but also anybody that does something like we do, anyone who feels like they’re standing in a crowd, trying to get everyone to pay attention and no-one’s doing it. Either they’re not doing it, or they’re just placating you, like,...
What have the artists said about the song?
This is about that feeling you get when you’re trying to shake somebody awake and they’re not listening—you feel like you’re just talking to yourself. It’s also a comment on how we feel as a band—we never thought of ourselves as radical or controversial. We’re just saying things that make sense to u...