Back Against the Wall
Cage the Elephant
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Tonight I'll have a look And try to find my face again Buried beneath this house My spirit screams and dies again Out back a monster wears a cloak of Persian leather Behind the TV screen I've fallen to my knees I said you got me where you want me again And I can't turn away I'm hanging by thread and I'm feelin' like a fool I'm stuck here in-between The shadows of my yesterday I want to get away I need to get away Blanket of silence Makes me want to sink my teeth in deep Burn all the evidence A fabricated disbelief Pull back the curtains Took a look into your eyes My tongue has now become A platform for your lies I said you got me where you want me again And I can't turn away I'm hanging by thread and I'm feelin' like a fool I'm stuck here in-between The shadows of my yesterday I want to get away I need to get away Now you know Yeah you got my back against the wall Oh god I ain't got no other place to hide Chained down Like a sittin' duck just waitin' for the fall You know Yeah you got my back against the wall Deep in the jungle Camouflaged by all the fallen leaves A hand holds up the sky While shamefully I make my plea The alters callin' But my legs won't seem to stand Guess I'm a coward Scared to face the man I am I said you got me where you want me again And I can't turn away I'm hanging by thread and I'm feelin' like a fool I'm stuck here in-between The shadows of my yesterday I want to get away I need to get away Now you know Yeah you got my back against the wall Oh god I ain't got no other place to hide Chained down Like a sittin' duck just waitin' for the fall You know Yeah you got my back against the wall Now you know Yeah you got my back against the wall Oh god I ain't got no other place to hide Chained down Like a sittin' duck just waitin' for the fall You know Yeah you got my back against the wall
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Written by: Brad Shultz, Daniel Tichenor, Jared Champion, Lincoln Parish, Matt Shultz
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Information"Back Against the Wall" is a song by American rock band Cage the Elephant.
- It is the fifth track of the band's self-titled debut album "Cage the Elephant," which was released in 2008.
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Chart SuccessThe song made notable chart success in the United States.
- It climbed to the number 1 spot on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in 2009, making it the band's first number-one hit on the chart.
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Genre and Style"Back Against the Wall" is classified under the genre of alternative rock with elements of punk blues.
- The song features a lively rhythm and catchy lyrics, reflecting the band's energetic musical style.
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Band FormationCage the Elephant was formed in 2006 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, by brothers Matt and Brad Shultz.
- They are known for their energetic performances and unique mix of rock, punk, blues, and funk.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of "Back Against the Wall" describe a feeling of being cornered with no way out, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for various life situations.
- Listener interpretations vary from personal struggles, social commentary, to metaphorical explorations of facing difficulties.
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Album Success"Cage the Elephant," where the song "Back Against the Wall" resides, is a certified Gold album by RIAA.
- The successful debut led to an opening gig for the band on tour with The Pigeon Detectives in 2008.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough "Back Against the Wall" did not win any awards, the band itself has received multiple awards and nominations.
- Some of these include a Grammy for Best Rock Album for their 2015 album "Tell Me I'm Pretty."
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Video ReleaseThe music video released for "Back Against the Wall" on YouTube has garnered millions of views.
- Its narrative and visual style align with the song's theme of struggle and resilience.
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