Audience of One
Rise Against
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I can still remember The words and what they meant As we etched them with our fingers In years of wet cement The days blurred into each other Though everything seemed clear We cruised along at half speed But then we shifted gears We ran like vampires from a thousand burning suns But even then we should have stayed But we ran away Now all my friends have gone Maybe we've outgrown all the things that we once loved Runaway But what are we running from? A show of hands from those in this audience of one Where have they gone? Identities assume us As nine and five add up Synchronizing watches To the seconds that we lost I looked up and saw you I know that you saw me We froze but for a moment In empathy I brought down the sky for you but all you did was shrug You gave my emptiness a name And you ran away Now all my friends have gone Maybe we've outgrown all the things that we once loved Runaway But what are we running from? A show of hands from those in this audience of one Where have they gone? We're all OK, until the day we're not The surface shines, while the inside rots We raced the sunset and we almost won We slammed the brakes, but the wheels went on But we ran away Now all my friends have gone Maybe we've outgrown all the things that we once loved Runaway But what are we running from? A show of hands from those in this audience of one Where have they gone?
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Written by: Brandon Barnes, Joe Principe, Timothy Mcilrath, Zach Blair
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Audience Of One" by Rise Against is categorized under punk rock music. The band is known for its melding of the hardcore punk genre with poignant, powerful lyrics.
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AlbumThis song is from the band's fifth studio album, "Appeal to Reason," which was released in 2008.
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Hit Song"Audience Of One" was one of the most popular songs on the album, even though it wasn't the first single. It was the second single from the album to be released.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Audience Of One" was directed by Marc Webb, who also directed the blockbuster Spiderman films.
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Political ThemeLike many songs by Rise Against, "Audience Of One" contains politically charged lyrics. The song questions the then-sitting U.S. President's judgment, making it a controversial track.
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Vinyl CollectionIn 2013, a 7" vinyl of "Audience Of One" was released as part of a collection celebrating the band's ten-year recording anniversary.
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Unique InstrumentsThe song is a departure from Rise Against's usual high-energy punk rock, featuring a piano prominently, which is not typical for their music.
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Energetic Live PerformancesAs with most Rise Against songs, "Audience Of One" is known for igniting a huge crowd response during live performances.
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Unusually Rhythmic"Audience of One" showcases more rhythmic and melodic elements compared to the band's earlier, harder core style.
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Critically AcclaimedThe song was generally positively received by music critics for its lyrics and melody. Some critics noted it as a step toward a more mainstream approach for the band.
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DurationThis song has a duration of 4 minutes and 6 seconds.
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Written ByThe song was written by the band members - Joe Principe, Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair, and Tim McIlrath. Their writing often centres around sociopolitical and environmental themes.
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