Rebellion
LIVING ROOM - Arcade Fire Lyrics

Sleeping is giving in
Choosing to sleep is giving up on the problems of the waking world.

No matter what the time is
It doesn't matter what time of day it is, sleep is still a form of surrender.

So lift those heavy eyelids
Wake up and face reality. Don't let the comfort of sleep keep you from addressing the challenges of life.

People say that you'll die faster than without water
People warn that you need certain things to survive, but sometimes those warnings are exaggerated or false.

But we know it's just a lie
The artist doubts the validity of the dire warnings given by others.

Scare your son, scare your daughter
Don't let your fears and anxieties control your children, instead challenge them to be brave and face the world head on.

People say that your dreams are the only things that save ya
Dreams provide an escape from reality, and are sometimes seen as a source of comfort or healing.

Come on, baby, in our dreams
The artist invites a loved one to share in the refuge of their dreams, offering a safe space for them to escape the troubles of the world.

We can live our misbehavior
In dreams, there are no rules or consequences, allowing for a sense of freedom and reckless abandon.

People try and hide the night underneath the covers
People try to ignore or conceal the darker aspects of life by hiding from them.

People try and hide the light underneath the covers
People try to avoid facing the truth, and instead choose to stay in the darkness where things feel safe.

Come on hide your lovers
Keep your lovers hidden and away from the judgement of society.

Underneath the covers
In the safety and secrecy of the bed, away from prying eyes.

Hidin' from your brothers underneath the covers
The singer conveys the sense of oppression or judgement that people feel from those closest to them, and the desire to hide from that scrutiny.

Now here's the sun, it's alright (lies, lies)
The singer suggests that the sun shining is not an indication that everything is alright, and that appearances can be deceiving.

Now here's the moon, it's alright (lies, lies)
Likewise, the darkness of night does not necessarily mean that everything is wrong, and the artist again suggests that surface-level interpretations are not always accurate.

Every time you close your eyes
The need to escape reality can be all-consuming, and the artist implies that this is a pattern that repeats often.

(Lies, lies)
The comforting ideas that people cling to are often misguided, and sometimes outright lies.