Comeback Kid
Sleigh Bells
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I know it’s hard but You’ve gotta deal with it Why don’t you look around Show me what you’re made of Don’t turn around Go get your gun ready Everyday there’s a way to do it just right Don’t wanna take it and just say it as I saw You’d never know, just where you gotta go Don’t wanna take it and just say it as I saw You’d never know, just where you gotta go Don’t run away ‘cause that’s the deal with it You gotta turn around, never let your guard down I’ll see you but I know it’s gonna save you baby You always run around breaking all the rules with it I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day I know it’s hard but You’ve gotta deal with it Why don’t you look around Show me what you’re made of Don’t turn around Go get your gun ready Everyday there’s a way to do it just right I wanna take it and just say it as I saw You never know, just where you gotta go I wanna take it and just say it as I saw You never know, just where you gotta go You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day
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Written by: Derek Edward Miller, Sydney Alexis Krauss
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Comeback Kid" is a song by the American noise pop musical duo Sleigh Bells. It falls under the genres of indie rock, noise pop and electronica.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the sophomore album of Sleigh Bells titled "Reign of Terror," which was released in the year 2012.
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Song ReleaseThe single "Comeback Kid" was made available for purchase online on January 17, 2012.
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Pre-release PromotionPrior to the release of "Reign of Terror", a track from the album called "Born To Lose" was made available to the public as a teaser. However, "Comeback Kid" was the first official single from the album.
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Song CompositionThe song integrates multiple unique elements including melodic guitar layers, pounding drums, and singer Alexis Krauss' sweet-yet-ferocious vocal delivery.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Comeback Kid" was released on Sleigh Bells’ official YouTube channel on January 31, 2012.
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Lyrics ConceptThe lyrics of "Comeback Kid" are about gaining strength from adversity, justifying its title.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, with many praising its mixture of pop accessibility and heavy, noisy instrumentation.
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Live PerformanceSleigh Bells notably performed "Comeback Kid" live on televisions shows like Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
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Album's SuccessThe song was part of the "Reign of Terror" album, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, further validating the success of "Comeback Kid."
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SongwritersThe members of Sleigh Bells, Derek E. Miller and Alexis Krauss, are the songwriters for "Comeback Kid."
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ProductionProduction for the song and the entire "Reign of Terror" album was handled by member Derek E. Miller. This gave the song its unique sound, blending the noise pop and indie rock genres.
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Song InfluenceAllegedly, some of the thematic elements in the song, as well as in the entire "Reign of Terror" album were influenced by Miller's personal experiences, including the death of his father.
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Commercial Performance"Comeback Kid" became one of the most recognized tracks from the album, receiving airplay on multiple radio stations and making it onto several end-of-year best song lists.
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ArtworkThe album art for “Comeback Kid” shows members of the band, adding a personalized touch to the single.
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