Rise Against--Hero of War / Audience of One / Ready to Fall / Architects--Live @ LA Rising 2011-7-30

Rise Against begins a set of two with the band’s showcase piece of stark irony at L.A. Rising in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Link to playlist of all videos of this day’s event (Rise Against, Muse, Rage Against the Machine): Hero of War lyrics: He said “Son, have you seen the world? Well, what would you say if I said that you could? Just carry this gun and you’ll even get paid.“ I said “That sounds pretty good.“ Black leather boots Spit-shined so bright They cut off my hair but it looked alright We marched and we sang We all became friends As we learned how to fight A hero of war Yeah that’s what I’ll be And when I come home They’ll be damn proud of me I’ll carry this flag To the grave if I must Because it’s a flag that I love And a flag that I trust I kicked in the door I yelled my commands The children,