Holdin On To Black Metal
My Morning Jacket
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It's a darkness you can't deny But it don't belong in a grown up mind Distortion finds place in a youngster's eyes Comin' into life, you needn't cry But at a certain point you gotta let it go Or it will cost a permanent threshold You know you'll find it out in something else good Oh, black metal, you're so misunderstood Holdin' on to black metal, black metal Holdin' on to black metal, black metal Black metal, you've been holdin' on too long Oh, black metal, so misunderstood Deep black service under Lucifer's hood Black metal steals souls young, enough is enough 32-ounce refill out of Lucifer's cup Black metal need to be unlearned you teenage pup Look at you, a star child, you're all grown up Still holdin' on to black metal, black metal Still holdin' on to black metal, black metal Black metal, you've been holdin' on too long Catchin' waves on Lucifer's beach Takin' shade underneath Lucifer's trees Gettin' sustenance from Lucifer's peach Oh, black metal, it's affecting all your speech Holdin' on to black metal, black metal Holdin' on to black metal, black metal Black metal, you've been holdin' on too long Black metal, black metal Oh, bring them to me Black metal Oh, makin' me think Black metal Oh, one, two, three, let's rock
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Written by: Jim Edward Olliges Jr.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Holdin On to Black Metal" is a song by American rock band My Morning Jacket from their sixth studio album, "Circuital".
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Release DateThe song was released on May 31, 2011.
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Specific InspirationThe song took musical inspiration from a Thai pop compilation called "Thai Beat A Go-Go Vol. 3".
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LyricsThe lyrics straddle a line between retaining the band's classic rock roots while alsot taking a unique side-step into the world of heavy metal - hence the song's title.
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Critical ReceptionCritics widely praised the song for its eclectic blend of styles, incorporating elements of rock, psychedelic, heavy metal, and even pop.
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Song CompositionThe song utilises a layering technique, building on a basic rhythm with added elements of heavy guitar, eerie backup vocals and a brass section.
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Background vocalsThe children's chorus in the song is sampled from a song called "E-Saew Tam Punha Huajai," a Thai pop number that fascinated My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James.
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ThemeThe song addresses the struggle of holding onto one's dark side, mirrored by the association with 'black metal.'
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Live Performances"Holdin On to Black Metal" was regularly played during My Morning Jacket’s 2011 tour.
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Music VideoLike the song, the music video for "Holdin On to Black Metal" is a unique fusion of styles. Directed by Sole Solution Studios, the video features animated sequences that pay homage to classic cartoons and anime.
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