Back Against the Wall

Cage the Elephant

About Back Against the Wall

"Back Against the Wall" is a song by American rock band Cage the Elephant. It was released as the fourth single from the band's 2008 self-titled debut album. In the issue dated March 6, 2010, the single peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. This is the band's first number one single.


Year:
2009
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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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Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, that formed in mid-2006. Since their formation, the band has gained a large following in the US as well as the UK and Canada for their sound and their high-energy live performances. The band released their self-titled debut album on May 19, 2008 (June 23, 2008 in the UK). The album made them very popular in both Europe and America. On January 11, 2011, the group released their second album, Thank You, Happy Birthday (March 21, 2011 in the UK). The second album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and earned the band much positive reception. Both albums were produced by Jay Joyce of Jive Records. more »

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Written by: Brad Shultz, Daniel Tichenor, Jared Champion, Lincoln Parish, Matt Shultz

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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.
Chart Success
The 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.
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.
Band Formation
Cage 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.
Song Interpretation
The 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.
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.
Awards and Nominations
Although "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."
Video Release
The 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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