Crawl
Kings of Leon
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You fault my pride Don't ever need to apologize As your lips unfold Shakin' purple from the cold You better learn to crawl You better learn to crawl Before I walk away Before I walk away You broke my mouth The bloody bits are spitting out Is your grave unscathed The worm is counting down the days He wants to see you crawl He wants to see you crawl Before I walk away Before I walk away The reds and the whites and abused The crucified USA As their hypocrisy unfolds Oh hell is truly on its way As the rat, and the fly They're searching for an alibi As we await the wrath They never went to Sunday Mass They want to see us crawl They want to see us crawl Before they walk away Before they walk away The reds and the whites and abused The crucified USA As their hypocrisy unfolds Oh hell is truly on its way
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Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationThe Kings of Leon released "Crawl" as a part of their fourth studio album, titled "Only by the Night" in 2008. The album served as a breakthrough for the band, gaining international recognition.
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Billboard ChartingWhile "Crawl" wasn't released as a single, the album "Only by the Night" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was particularly successful in the UK, peaking at number 1 on the albums chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised by the critics consistently. In their review, Rolling Stone magazine called the song "an ominous, bluesy rocker," hinting at the band's evolution towards more expansive soundscapes.
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Grammy AwardsThe song "Crawl" helped the band to garner three Grammy nominations in 2009 for the album "Only by the Night". They won Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal both for their hit song "Use Somebody" from the same album.
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Unique SoundThe song features a unique amalgamation of sounds that represents a shift from the raw garage rock of their earlier work towards a more atmospheric, arena-oriented flavor. This was heavily remarked upon for showing the maturation of the band's sound.
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Musical Structure"Crawl" shows off its usage of delay and reverb effects, prominent in the bridge section, characterized by the roaring guitars and heavy bass lines. It showcases an interesting balance between its verse and chorus sections, building tension and release throughout the song.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Crawl" have been subjected to various interpretations. While Kings of Leon have not explicitly explained the song's meaning, listeners perceive it as a critique of political or societal norms.
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Pre-Release and PromotionBefore the album's official release, "Crawl" was offered as a free download on the band's official website to generate buzz around the album.
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InfluencesLike most of Kings of Leon's musical outputs, the song's distinctive sound can be attributed to their unique mix of influences, ranging from southern rock to blues, garage rock, and alternative.
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Live PerformancesThe song is known for its powerful live performances. "Crawl" was a staple of the band's live set during their tour to support "Only by the Night" and is still a fan favorite at Kings of Leon concerts to date.
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LineupThe band members credited with performing in "Crawl" include brothers Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan Followill (drums, backing vocals) and Jared Followill (bass guitar, backing vocals), as well as their cousin Matthew Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals).
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