Prayer Of The Refugee – English Lyrics

• By: Rise Against

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Prayer of the Refugee" by Rise Against, a compelling punk rock anthem that offers a window into the English language through its powerful and poignant lyrics. This song provides an excellent opportunity to learn vocabulary related to social justice, human rights, and emotional resilience. Its clear storytelling and impactful chorus make it special, allowing listeners to grasp complex themes while engaging with a dynamic musical style. You'll encounter words and phrases that describe hardship, defiance, and hope, making it a valuable tool for expanding your English vocabulary in a meaningful context.

[English]

[ROCK MUSIC]

♪ WARM YOURSELF BY THE FIRE, SON ♪

♪ AND THE MORNING WILL COME SOON ♪

♪ I'LL TELL YOU STORIES OF A BETTER TIME ♪

♪ IN A PLACE THAT WE ONCE KNEW ♪

♪ BEFORE WE PACKED OUR BAGS ♪

♪ AND LEFT ALL THIS BEHIND US IN THE DUST ♪

♪ WE HAD A PLACE THAT WE COULD CALL HOME ♪

♪ AND A LIFE NO ONE COULD TOUCH ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP NOW ♪

♪ I CAN STAND MY OWN GROUND ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP NOW ♪

♪ YOU WILL LET ME DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP NOW ♪

♪ I CAN STAND MY OWN GROUND ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP NOW ♪

♪ YOU WILL LET ME DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ WE ARE THE ANGRY AND THE DESPERATE ♪

♪ THE HUNGRY, AND THE COLD ♪

♪ WE ARE THE ONES WHO KEPT QUIET ♪

♪ AND ALWAYS DID WHAT WE WERE TOLD ♪

♪ BUT WE'VE BEEN SWEATING WHILE YOU SLEPT SO CALM ♪

♪ IN THE SAFETY OF YOUR HOME ♪

♪ WE'VE BEEN PULLING OUT THE NAILS THAT HOLD UP ♪

♪ EVERYTHING YOU'VE KNOWN ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP NOW ♪

♪ I CAN STAND MY OWN GROUND ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP NOW ♪

♪ YOU WILL LET ME DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP NOW ♪

♪ I CAN STAND MY OWN GROUND ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP NOW ♪

♪ YOU WILL LET ME DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ SO OPEN YOUR EYES, CHILD ♪

♪ LET'S BE ON OUR WAY ♪

♪ BROKEN WINDOWS AND ASHES ♪

♪ ARE GUIDING THE WAY ♪

♪ KEEP QUIET NO LONGER ♪

♪ WE'LL SING THROUGH THE DAY ♪

♪ OF THE LIVES THAT WE'VE LOST ♪

♪ AND THE LIVES WE'VE RECLAIMED ♪

♪ GO! ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP NOW ♪

♪ I CAN STAND MY OWN GROUND ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP NOW ♪

♪ YOU WILL LET ME DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP NOW ♪

♪ I CAN STAND MY OWN GROUND ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP NOW ♪

♪ YOU WILL LET ME DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP (I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP) ♪

♪ (I'LL STAND MY GROUND) DON'T HOLD ME UP ♪

♪ (I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP) ♪

♪ NO, NO, NO ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD ME UP (I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP) ♪

♪ (I'LL STAND MY GROUND) DON'T HOLD ME UP ♪

♪ (I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP) DON'T LET ME DOWN ♪

♪ DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

[MUSIC FADES]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
refugee /ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/ B2	noun - a person fleeing from danger or persecution
home /hoʊm/ A2	noun - the place where one lives
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be in an upright position
help /hɛlp/ A2	verb - to assist or aid someone
ground /graʊnd/ B1	noun - the surface of the earth
desperate /ˈdɛspərət/ B2	adjective - completely willing to take risks
danger /ˈdeɪndʒər/ B2	noun - possibility of harm or injury
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B2	noun - absence of sound
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
answer /ˈænsər/ B1	noun - a response or reply
dream /driːm/ B2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
strength /strɛŋkθ/ B2	noun - the quality or state of being strong
war /wɔːr/ B2	noun - a state of armed conflict