Rise Against - People Live Here 

"From the hate that drips, from all your crosses, are your hands so clean?" Was accurate 2024 years ago, is accurate today. Sadly for different reasons. I am not lgbtq etc, but is it so bad and woke to have the compassion to care for others in the face of intolerance? I can't sit idly by. It takes strength to refuse to be a bystander to injustice

No matter how old i get i keep coming back to Rise Against. What startles me more then anything is how their music still resonates even as years past.

I agree with what people are saying. The message of this song as not as clear as their other videos such as September's Children. A new firm opens up, and plans to tear down a ghetto to make room for their new building. They don't see it as being a place where people live ('My God is better than yours.' 'My gun is bigger than yours.' Basically I'm bigger and can do what I want, and there's nothing you can do about that). One of the men, the younger one, experiences the community he'll be destroying on his way home. He refuses the water, thinking that he's above buying from the man. Then, he sees the community. He sees the basketball, the guys popping wheelies, he sees the happiness and life the people are living. At home that night he thinks about what it is that his firm is doing. The next day, at work, he takes a fresh look at the city, through new eyes and a new appreciation for the people who live there. Not exactly the music video I expected for this song (I totally interpreted the song as being about America and the way we force ourselves onto other countries), but this could easily be a more accurate interpretation of the song and its lyrics. Great job, Rise Against, and keep up the amazing work!!

This video was shot in Baltimore, and is an extremely accurate view of what life is like here. A city divided, your either rich, or poor. Sadly the poor are often times looked over, or treated like they don't matter. So glad they included the 12 O Clock boys at the end of the video. The rich call them thugs, we call them athletes. They are the most amazing dirt bike riders you will ever see, their talents totally overlooked by the rest of the world, given labels as thugs, because of where they live.

I literally just woke up I saw the notification for this video and I almost screamed. Rise against will always have a special place in my heart. I wore a rise against shirt to my first warped tour

Rise Against can do no wrong. Their videos, music, social justice projects - every music fan should appreciate what they do.

I don't care what critics say. ''The Black Market'' is love.

we're used to seeing band members in all their videos. and sometimes this ruins the whole thing. But no guys not rise against you guys know how to turn a video clip into something of a value to everyone watching this Thank you rise against in someway your music helps in Making this world a better place

This band has my heart.

I've opened an Art Studio in West Seattle for people to immerse themselves in art and feel everything - even play drums that are covered in paint in a tent inside the studio 🤩 with music like this and so much more. I love that these songs came on my Playlist as I finish the site up. Cheers to you, Rise Against 🥂

I use this in my social movements class to summarize the experiences of the Poor and the Indigenous Peoples in my country at the hands of the Government, Corporations, Elites, and other exploitative forces.

This song holds more weight and meaning now more than ever. Rise against has helped me in my life in so many ways. I love them.

This song helped me through the toughest time in my life...i always listen to it when im feeling down or hurt and it takes the pain away even if just a little. Thank You Rise Against

My God is better than yours And the walls of my house are so thick I hear nothing at all I followed you out in the storm But it carried you off And I burned every picture of yours Was that not enough? My gun is bigger than yours So let's arm the masses And see what the bastards do then Walking tall once set us apart Now we're down on all fours Do you cry my name in the dark Like I do yours? These storms are getting stronger now Trusses all bend and sway Lightning hits, the power goes out in the fray As the waves crash high And the shoreline disappears I will scream to the sky "Hey, people live here." My dreams are not unlike yours They long for the safety And break like a glass chandelier But there's laughter and oh there is love Just past the edge of our fears And there's chaos when push comes to shove But it's music to my ears May you be in Heaven before the Devil knows you're dead May these winds be always at your back 'Cause when we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us We will look at the ashes And say, "People lived here." From the penthouse to the holy martyr Sea to shining sea From the coffins full of kindergarteners Is this what you call free? From the hate that drips from all your crosses Are your hands so clean? There's a wildfire and it's spreading far From sea to shining sea When we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us I will scream to the sky, yeah I'll scream to the sky Yeah I'll scream to the sky "Hey, people live here."

as appropriate today as it ever has been

One of the best songs ever written...Been a fan of the band for yeears and they always put out solid gold...Such a beautiful song.

There may never be more haunting and stirring lyrics than the adapted Irish Blessing used in this song. “May you be in heaven before the devil knows you’re dead, May these winds always be at your back” Such a sucker-punch, right in the feels. Every single time. Sadly, there may never be a time period when this song is no longer a necessary reflection of our humanity, or lack thereof.

This song is so fitting for today's events

Wow. Just... Wow. Rise Against does it again, folks

This song is beautiful because wherever you live, at least one of the lines will touch you to the depths of your soul, it shows that everyone has the same problems.

I just finished reading "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, and this was exactly the song I was looking for to describe how I felt after finishing the book. God damn, this is a powerful song. I love this band so much.

Lyrics: My god is better than yours And the walls of my house Are so thick I hear nothing at all I followed you out in the storm But it carried you off And I burned every picture of yours Was that not enough? My gun is bigger than yours So let's arm the masses And see what the bastards do then Walking tall once set us apart Now we're down on all fours Do you cry my name in the dark Like I do yours? These storms are getting stronger now Trusses all bend and sway Lightning hits, the power goes out in the fray As the waves crash high And the shoreline disappears I will scream to the sky "Hey, people live here!" My dreams are not unlike yours They long for the safety And break like a glass chandelier But there's laughter and oh there is love Just past the edge of our fears And there's chaos when push comes to shove But it's music to my ears May you be in heaven before the devil knows you're dead May these winds be always at your back 'Cause when we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us We will look at the ashes And say, "people lived here" From the penthouse to the holy martyr Sea to shining sea From the coffins full of kindergarteners Is this what you call free? From the hate that drips from all your crosses Are your hands so clean? There's a wildfire and it's spreading far From sea to shining sea When we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us I will scream to the sky Yeah, I'll scream to the sky Yeah, I'll scream to the sky "Hey, people live here!"

This song actually made me cry and I have no idea why, you done it again Rise Against.

The best acoustic Rise Against song? For me.. Yes it is.

There's laughter and there is love, just past the edge of our fears....it hits so hard. Always makes me wanna cry. Since the album came out lol I had no idea it had a music video

This are the songs that matter and that should be on the radio so that people can learn from them.

Rise against is one of the bands that when you looked at them without listening to them is that they would be a scream-o type band but they are a living example of what people should be able to do which is forgive each other and live in harmony instead of in hatred and act upon anger and madness against each other. Rise against, you are number 1 on my list of bands hands down.

Rise against helped me through my darkest days and still does.

The bottom line is that this song is beautiful and reflects the reality of so many lives. We have to do better! We have to try to change hearts and minds! Rise against is one of the most important bands of the last few generations imho, because of the messages they convey to their listeners.

rise against are one of the most impactful bands in my life and to many others. rise against everything, rise against forever.

Hey y'all, before reading this I want you guys to hear me out. I'm only ten and I'm spitting facts over here. Im growing up with two autistic brothers, a split up family, and living barley knowing my real family. So maybe instead of saying children are dumb or unwise, maybe just take a look at yourself and think, "is this whole I am? Is this what they are? Am I actually correct?" And maybe, just maybe, you'll become a little wiser. The song is most likely about all the horrible things about us because we have made ourselves out to be entitled to greatness. We think we are the almighty, the warriors, the fierce ones. I was playing this in my car and just thinking about the lyrics. "My god is better than yours" I can't believe us Christians have come to this.. Remember in grade school when you would have to read about the Muslims and how they forced their Christ upon others and would torture them til they would believe. Remember thinking how horrible they were? WE ARE THE SAME! We think my god is better than yours, my gun is bigger than yours, therefore I have higher authority than you and I am bigger and better than you. When it says the coffins filled with kindergarteners its talking about school shootings. I remember listening to this years ago thinking "why does it say my god is better than yours? I'm ten now and I feel I shouldn't know about all of this. Man this country's impact on the youth. My dad once said "We're spending all this money on some fucking wall but none on education? Some of the schools round here don't even have art class." And as someone who has a general understanding of how bad this country is, this just seems like torture to me. Some schools make you hand in literal cash and if that gets stolen then damn, you might go without eating tonight, or tomorrow night or the next or even the next. *Is this what you call free?*

It's been 10 years now, summer of 2014 and this album had just come out, I had just finished my 2nd year of college and looking to get a summer job. I got a call from home hearing that my father had had a stroke and was in the hospital and it was very bad. I had this song on repeat for the whole 4 hour drive on my way home and I was in total shock, did not know how to process or what to feel. When I got by his bedside he was barely conscious and couldn't speak, he just mumbled, but he looked at me and recognized me immediately and was trying to ask me why I was there, as if he wasn't aware of how bad the situation was and that it wasn't important enough for me to be bothered to be there. That was the last time I saw him alive. Now 10 years later I can't picture his face or hear his voice anymore, but if I play this song it all just comes back to me, somehow all my memories of him are tied to this very song and lyrics and I cannot listen to it without tearing up or outright crying. I love this song man, it's my favorite Black Market album song and it's not even close even though there's a lot of amazing songs on there.

Well...time to start listening to this again. How often does history need to be repeated?

Their music should be played everywhere, all the time. The world would be a better place if we listened to them.

Okay, super late comment, but there used to be graffiti in the alley behind my place in Baltimore that said "People Used to Live Here." Still a relevant message.

"my dreams are not unlike yours, they long for the safety and break like a glass chandelier but there's laughter and oh there is love just past the edge of our fears and there's chaos when push comes to shove but it's music to my ears" Those lines really resonated with me, it was deep

This is real music.. Who cares what others watch and listen to. You should be proud as a Rise Against fan cause you are a special person :)

Heard this live last summer, it was beautiful. This song gets me chocked up every time.

Just a masterpiece, just in my heart. Forever.

This song means alot more than "renovations"

I just discovered this band and I can't believe I didn't know about them earlier they're fuckin amazing

This is so impressive and full of emotions... it makes you think about the people and the world and it makes you think about how we treat each other. We need more music videos like this. This is awesome and perfect😍

I just woke up to an epic song :^)

big mood given current events.

This is good music. This is the kind of music that deserves recognition from all around.

So underated. The writing is never corny with Rise Against. These guys practice what they preach also. One of my favorite bands of all times and I'm 46 years old and have listened to everything. More relevant than ever given our political climate .

"From the coffins full of kindergartners, is this what you call free?" It's sickening that this plague continues while people play political games with kids' lives.

This is my favorite band for a reason if you can't understand the message in each and every song then you need to open your mind to the world around you.

My interpretation: he rich men are planning to build something new and the young man is the architect. The new building is going to be build where the other people shown live right now, but the rich people din't think about that when planning. Only the young man visites the place and sees the people. First he refuses the bottle of water but then he accepts the car wash. When he comes home and sits on the couch he thinks about the project again and the other morning he sees the city differently. He now knows that people live there. I think it fits the song perfectly, it is beautifull and makes me think again how anybody can make a difference.

still the sadèst rise songs ever ...so much power sadness an family . love u !

The coffins filled with kindergarteners line gives me chills every time.

Just Listen and enjoy

Really relatable given the state of the world now with the recent shootings

rise against changed my life at such a young age, they will always be my favorite.

I listen to this song like once a day 😍😍

I remember listening to this song 100 times a day when I was homeless

God this is an awesome band

The first song that has given me chills down my spine in a long...long...long time...

Rise Against is one of those bands I can't stop lovin'! This guys rock so fucking hard!

These guys established themselves among the greats 13 years ago I believe. They grow with each song and album they release, it's crazy to see how many people have discovered what a great band they are and will continue to be.

The coffins full of kindergartners...... That's still chilling, even now

This song ment so much to me when I was homles bless you guys

How can this masterpiece have under 1 million views? Why do all the fuckers on autotune get 800 mil instead? what the fuck is wrong with us?

Rise against have the best songs to make you cry and make you smile at the same time LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

"oh there is laughter oh the is love past the edge of our fears" When I hear this it inspires me, this song inspires me so much.

Rise against are the only ones who choose the right way to express the situation. And that includes politicians, press and people in general!

Powerful song and music video, like only Rise Against can do.

Rise against can pull off any style of song and it's beautiful.

May you be in heaven before the devil knows you're dead May these winds be always at your back 'Cause when we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us We will look at the ashes And say, "people lived here" ……….WOW, just wow! I can’t stop looping this verse :O

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard

I am crying.....

Rise Against has put out so many amazing, powerful, life changing tracks over the years, but this honestly might be their most powerful song ever

Couldn’t find the lyrics so here ya go My God is better than yours And the walls of my house are so thick I hear nothing at all I followed you out in the storm But it carried you off And I burned every picture of yours Was that not enough? My gun is bigger than yours So let's arm the masses And see what the bastards do then Walking tall once set us apart Now we're down on all fours Do you cry my name in the dark Like I do yours? These storms are getting stronger now Trusses all bend and sway Lightning hits, the power goes out in the fray As the waves crash high And the shoreline disappears I will scream to the sky "Hey, people live here." My dreams are not unlike yours They long for the safety And break like a glass chandelier But there's laughter and oh there is love Just past the edge of our fears And there's chaos when push comes to shove But it's music to my ears May you be in Heaven before the Devil knows you're dead May these winds be always at your back 'Cause when we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us We will look at the ashes And say, "People lived here." From the penthouse to the holy martyr Sea to shining sea From the coffins full of kindergarteners Is this what you call free? From the hate that drips from all your crosses Are your hands so clean? There's a wildfire and it's spreading far From sea to shining sea When we're all just ghosts And the madness overtakes us I will scream to the sky, yeah I'll scream to the sky Yeah I'll scream to the sky "Hey, people live here."

Hey it's January 6th 2021 and man does this song hit different right now.

This song was uploaded one day before my birthday :D

Rise against, I started with you guys after seeing you in Philadelphia 2004 with bad religion and from first to last at the electric factory. First album I listened to was siren song but to date I have bought and listened to every album and I must say....I would not be here today without the music you guys have created. It has saved my life, given me great memories when my friends and I have come together to see your shows, and to say that I'm grateful would be a vast understatement. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. For all ours flaws as human beings and a country, for you guys to have a voice means that there is hope yet for humanity. And for all the other fans here, I love you guys like family and next time I'm at a show I hope you'll all be there next to me, singing along and looking toward a hopefully much brighter future ( with many more Rise Against albums)

a good song for Gaza

I love this song so much. It was instantly my favorite on the whole album. Still play it all the time when I'm alone in the car and need to sing loud to get out of my head

I've got chills all over my body

Kirk and i fucking loved you guys. We saw you a few times but sadly my brother has passed on and I've found myself listening to so much of your stuff. don't take a second for granted. RIP KIRK STOWELL save my seat in the musicians section

amazing song like always touching my soul. keep giving Rise Against!

Rise, yours is a sound I'll gladly take with me to my dying breath. Through your passions divinity can be seen ever so clear. To almost 2 decades of being there for me, thank you. With all of me, thank you. You've saved my life more times than I can count.

It's brilliantly written with nice guitar riffs. Please tell me a new album's on the way

Been listening to Rise Against for nearly 10 years. This song is genuinely amazing.

Can we please just get a tour sometime soon

This video has done a very good job of being slow and not too full of blunt information, which lets the lyrics of a song with so much meaning bleed through, rather than pushing a specific meaning or scenario.

damn only over million views? this deserves so much more than that ...........

This song makes me wanna cry cuz of its strong message just like many of rise againsts songs I love these guys

Here with a heavy heart because of another mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas. Why does our county seem doomed to repeat the same mistakes and cost countless children their lives?

Goddamn, Rise Against does t ever pull any punches and always leaves you with a humbling sense of thought and introspection!

I mean, I didn't come here to cry, but I sure am leaving that way

All the music video is telling me is that some will be successful some won’t be. It’s up to you to make that choice... anyone has a chance to be successful but it’s how you use what you have that makes people rich.

Rise Against is one of my favorite bands since 2006... Anyone knows other bands like Rise Against? I'm talking about rock bands who fight for human and animal rights, and are not stupid rock stars...

I can´t even express how true this song has proven to me during my lifetime. Looking all around me, I get very similar feelings and impressions as the composer. May we one day all understand.

I love rise against, brazil

This needs to be seen by everyone. So much meaning and truth to the lyrics.

These guys deserve more. It's pretty sad that their music videos make 40 million views in 6 years.

Song+Video+Message=Goosebumps

my first time hearing it, maybe ill listen..

Beautiful song, no just because of the music but for the message too, as someone who was born and still live in a place ruled by corruption I've been hit several times by violence, injustice and poverty I also long to have peace and safety, I long to have a better life.