Rebellion (Lies)
Arcade Fire · Funeral [2004]
Sleeping is giving in, so lift those heavy eyelids
People say that you'll die faster than without water
But we know it's just a lie, scare your son, scare your daughter
People say that your dreams are the only things that save ya
Come on baby, in our dreams, we can live our misbehaviour
Everytime you close your eyes (Lies, Lies) [4x]
Everytime you close your eyes [4x]
People try and hide the night underneath the covers
People try and hide the light underneath the covers
Come on hide your lovers underneath the covers
Come on hide your lovers underneath the covers
Hide it from your brothers underneath the covers
Come on hide your lovers underneath the covers
People say that you'll die faster than without water
But we know it's just a lie, scare your son, scare your daughter
To scare your son, to scare your daughter
To scare your son, to scare your daughter
Now here's the sun, it's alright (Lies, Lies)
Now here's the moon, it's alright (Lies, Lies)
Now here's the sun, it's alright (Lies, Lies)
Now here's the moon, it's alright (Lies, Lies)
But everytime you close your eyes (Lies, Lies)
Everytime you close your eyes (Lies, Lies)
Everytime you close your eyes (Lies, Lies)
Everytime you close your eyes (Lies, Lies)
Everytime you close your eyes [x3]
Rebellion (Lies)
From the 2004 album Funeral, "Rebellion (Lies)" stands as a defining track in Arcade Fire's early discography, embodying the band's signature blend of indie rock and theatrical intensity. Released during a period of rapid artistic evolution, the song captures the raw emotional turbulence characteristic of their work on Funeral, exploring themes of disillusionment and the struggle against societal expectations. With its driving rhythm and soaring vocals, the recording helped establish the band's reputation for creating immersive, emotionally charged soundscapes that would later define their breakthrough era. The track remains a pivotal moment in their catalogue, reflecting the anxieties of youth and the desire for authentic expression that permeates their broader body of work.