Billy Talent – Reactor Lyrics

 

Reactor Lyrics by Billy Talent

 

In the cold dead air of a Saturday night
There’s a moonlit sky but it don’t feel right
The warning signs lit a spark inside and you can’t let it go

In a flash we see with a primitive eye
That the elephant pacing the room has died
Whispered thoughts turn to wasted words and everybody knows

You were caught in the middle of a knife fight long ago
Counting scars from the battle in your mind, you’re not alone

No, you can’t push us back without a fight no more
No, you can’t keep us running away, keep us running
No, you can’t see the thunder in a lightning storm
No, you can’t see what’s coming your way, see what’s coming

Reactor set to overload, and the dam of the river’s ready to explode

In the smoke filled air of a Saturday night
There’s a moonlit sky, but it don’t feel right
Now you walk the streets as a raging fire burns out of control

As the sirens blare, all the people are scared
An invisible threat’s hanging in the air
Now you watch your step with an anxious breath, it’s madness taking hold

You were caught in the middle of a knife fight long ago
Every day’s new reality’s a minefield for the soul
So immune to the damage, every night you take it home
Counting scars from the battle in your mind, you’re not alone

No, you can’t push us back without a fight no more
No, you can’t keep us running away, keep us running
No, you can’t see the thunder in a lightning storm
No, you can’t see what’s coming your way, see what’s coming

Reactor set to overload, and the dam of the river’s gonna blow

‘Cause I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe
In an atmosphere catalyzed by fear, our sons and daughters scream
I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe
And we can’t stand still while they aim to kill our sons and daughters dreams

No, you can’t push us back without a fight no more
No, you can’t keep us running away, keep us running
No, you can’t see the thunder in a lightning storm
No, you can’t see what’s coming your way, see what’s coming

Reactor set to overload and the dam of the river’s ready to explode
Reactor set to overthrow ’cause the dam of the river’s ready to explode