Raise the Alarm

The Living End

About Raise the Alarm

"Raise the Alarm" is a song by Australian rock band The Living End. It is the second track and third single from their fifth studio album, White Noise. The song was released to radio on 22 December 2008. A music video was released containing footage of the band performing live throughout the band's White Noise tour and footage of them recording the album. The single was released exclusively to iTunes on 27 February 2009.


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2008
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I may not believe in God
It doesn't mean I'm a lesser person
I still have a heart
And I know what it feels like to be broken

I may not believe in Jesus
But I believe in sacrifice
Life doesn't always stand a reason
And no one ever gets a chance to live it twice

But I'd rather risk my fate
Than to lose my faith

In the lovin', the hatin'
The constant debatin'
The chaos, the calm
Raise the alarm

The living that die
The constant deny
The chaos, the calm
Raise the alarm
Raise the alarm

I may not believe in regrets
But I believe in salvation
Some things I'd rather forget
We choose what we see
And we see what we choose to believe

In the name of the Father
The Son, and the Holy Ghost
I'm not concerned with religion
After all it's what's inside that matters most

But I'd rather risk my fate
Than to lose my faith

In the lovin', the hatin'
The constant debatin'
The chaos, the calm
Raise the alarm

The living that die
The constant deny
The chaos, the calm
Raise the alarm
Raise the alarm
Raise the alarm

But I'd rather risk my fate
Than to lose my faith
Yeah, I'd rather risk my fate
Than to lose my faith

In the lovin', the hatin'
The constant debatin'
The chaos, the calm
Raise the alarm

The living that die
The constant deny
The chaos, the calm
Raise the alarm
Raise the alarm

Raise the alarm
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Raise the alarm

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The Living End

The Living End is an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals) and Andy Strachan (drums). The band rose to fame in the late 1990s after the release of their double A-side single, Second Solution / Prisoner of Society. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CHENEY

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Raise the Alarm" is a song by the Australian punk rock band The Living End, formed in 1994 by Chris Cheney and Scott Owen.
Album Release
The song is part of their 2008 studio album titled "White Noise", which is the band's fifth album.
Chart Performance
"White Noise" peaked at number two on the ARIA Album charts.
Song Recording
Recorded in Byron Bay with American producer John Agnello, who has worked with outstanding bands such as Sonic Youth and The Hold Steady.
Musical Style
Known for their fusion of punk rock with rockabilly influences, "Raise the Alarm" reflects this distinct style which sets The Living End apart from most modern punk bands.
Song Theme
The song continues the band's political theme, often discussing social and political issues in their lyrics.
Album Concept
"Raise the Alarm", along with other songs in the "White Noise" album, is recognized for its recurrent themes of dystopia and revolution, a departure from the personal and historical themes of previous albums.
Awards
White Noise won Best Rock Album at the 2008 Aria Awards and album's title track won APRA's Song of the Year.
Music Video
The music video for "Raise the Alarm" is notable for featuring a powerful performance by the band against a backdrop of chaos and revolution, matching the song's themes.
Tour
To promote the album "White Noise", The Living End embarked on a major tour across Australia, with "Raise the Alarm" being played frequently during their live performances.
Critical Reception
The rock energy exhibited on "Raise the Alarm" was praised by critics, further reinforcing The Living End's standing in Australia's rock music scene.
Community Impact
In addition to being a hit among fans, "Raise the Alarm" has often been used to highlight social issues and inspire conversations around political change.
Songwriting
Leading member Chris Cheney is credited as the songwriter for "Raise the Alarm". He is known for his storytelling skills, using songwriting to communicate messages about society.

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