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The Approaching Curve

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[Intro]
Bm Bm A A
G G G A
[Verse 1]
BmThe music played with a calming frequency
AThe speakers gently seeped with sounds
Of ambient Bmkeyboards and light percussion
Creating a seductive Asoundtrack to our midnight drive
Through curtains of Bmblackness, the windows were cold to the touch
AReflecting the icy conditions in our immediate extremity
GSalt stains and fingerprints littered the glass
And streaks of melting snow cascaded Bmdown its length
The music pulsed louder, yet Agentle
Like the far away squeal of a Bmpot of boiling water
The skyline was glowing Afaintly with vague hints of an impending dawn
BmThe car raced along a painfully straight stretch of road
AAnd she hadn't so much as turned the steering wheel
Two deGgrees in the last twenty minutes
Nor Ahad we spoken
[Chorus]
As we Dwere, so Aperfect, so Bmhappy
They'll Dremember, only our Asmiles cause that's all Bmthey've seen
Long since Ddried, when we are Afound, are the F#mtears in which we Ghad drowned
As we Dwere, so Aperfect, so Bmhappy
[Verse 2]
Bm"Why are you doing this?" she spoke as if Anot expecting a response
Her voice penetrated the Bmstill air of our speechless drive
So Asuddenly that my heart had jumped
"I'm not doing anyBmthing," I said, but I didn't even believe that myself
A"This is what's best, for me, for Gyou, for us," or maybe just for me I thought
GAs a tear formed in the pit of her eye
BmThe music poured through the speakers and
We were Alosing ourselves in the cadence
She looked Bmdown momentarily and closed her eyes for
A bit Alonger than a standard blink
Then she was Bmcrying, then she was shouting. Then AI was shouting
Now pouring confessions, having no Ganswers, or solutions
GWe barely even knew the questions
[Chorus]
As we Dwere, so Aperfect, so Bmhappy
They'll Dremember, only our Asmiles cause that's all Bmthey've seen
Long since Ddried, when we are Afound, are the F#mtears in which we Ghad drowned
As we Dwere, so Aperfect, so Bmhappy
[Riff]
Bm   G   A   Gx4
[Bridge]
BmDon't put Gme underAgroGund, BmI was Gmeant for a Alife somewhere Gelse
BmPlease, love, Ggive me the AwheGel, Bmbefore Gboth of our Ahearts Gyou
GWill steal tonight (will steal tonight)
[Chorus]
As we Dwere, so Aperfect, so Bmhappy
They'll Dremember, only our Asmiles cause that's all Bmthey've seen
Long since Ddried, when we are A/Efound, are the tF#mears in which we hGad drowned
As we Dwere, so Aperfect, so Bmhappy
[Outro]
BmOur cracking voices became part of the music.
The car Apressed on faster through the night
As our voices lowered the Gcadence again overtook the air
GUp ahead there was a curve approaching
She made no indiAcations of slowing
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The story behind the song

Rise Against is known for their aggressive sound, melodic hooks, and rapid tempos, often weaving social commentary into their lyrics. While "The Approaching Curve" appeared on The Sufferer & The Witness, the band's music frequently explores themes of politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. This song, like much of their work, invites a powerful and engaged performance.

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