Strange Times
The Black Keys
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Kings and sons of god Travel all the way to earth Coming restless mile Easing all of them, all of them for you Strange times, here Scratch you in the square Meant so much when we first met People come from far and near Bless them me, bless them everyone Strange times, here Stay here to dry your tear I will be the one To pull you through the mirror Before you come, before you come undone Strange times, here
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Written by: DANIEL QUINE AUERBACH, PATRICK JAMES CARNEY
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Strange Times" is classified under the genre of garage rock and blues rock.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the album "Attack & Release", which is the fifth studio album by The Black Keys.
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Release Information"Strange Times" was released as a single in 2008.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Nonesuch Records.
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Chart Performance"Strange Times" reached number 22 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 33 on the UK Indie Chart.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features the band members playing laser tag and was directed by music video and film director Robert Schober, known professionally as Roboshobo.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "Strange Times" portrays a dystopian world, frequently depicting war and its broad effects.
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Album ProducerThe album "Attack & Release" including "Strange Times" was produced by Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), who is an acclaimed producer and has collaborated with numerous successful artists.
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Background"Strange Times" and "Attack & Release" marked a significant shift for The Black Keys, as they expanded on their raw blues-rock sound to incorporate elements of psychedelia and classic rock.
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Usage in Media"Strange Times" was featured in the video games "NHL 09" and "Midnight Club: Los Angeles", showcasing The Black Keys' crossover into mainstream media.
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