Professional Griefers
Deadmau5
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I like the sound of the broken pieces I like the lights and a siren she says We got machines but the kids got Jesus We like to move like we both don't need this God can't hear you, they will fight you Watch them build a friend just like you Morning Sickness, XYZ Teenage Girls with ESP Gimme the sound to see Another world outside that's full of All the broken things that I made Just give me a life to plea Another world outside that's full of All the awful things that I made We like to dance but the dead go faster Turn up the slam and a bar code blaster We want the cash or the drugs you're after Rez-up control for the mixtape master Self-correction, mass dissection Death squad brats are in detention Morning sickness, XYZ Boys with bombs in NMA Compliancy, special castings Photographs that I'm erasing Phono slots with picture screens Girls with guns on LSD Self-infraction, mass destruction Programmed for the final function Lab Rat King, rescue team Save me from the next life Gimme the sound, to see Another world outside that's full of All the broken things that I made Just give me a life to plea Another world outside that's full of All the awful things that I made 'Cause we are the last disease Another broken life that's full of All the awful things that I made And we got the eyes to see Another broken life that's full of All the awful things that I made
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Written by: GERARD WAY, JOEL ZIMMERMAN
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10 facts about this song
Background"Professional Griefers" is a song by the Canadian electronic music producer Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5. The song also features vocals by Gerard Way, lead singer of American rock band, My Chemical Romance.
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Release DateThe single was officially released on August 14, 2012. It was included as a part of Deadmau5’s 6th studio album titled "Album Title Goes Here".
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GenreThe track is classified as electro house and progressive house, genres in which Deadmau5 specializes while Gerard Way is more known for alternative rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Professional Griefers" reportedly cost $1 million to produce, making it one of the most expensive electronic dance music videos ever made. It features Deadmau5 and Gerard Way battling in a futuristic robot duel.
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Meaning Behind the SongThe title "Professional Griefers" is a term originating from online gaming, referring to players who intentionally disrupt or cause grief to others in the game.
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Charts and RankingsThe song peaked at No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and No. 9 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
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Radio Edit VersionA radio edit version of the song was released, which doesn't include the opening minute from the original version and is slightly shortened overall.
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Instrumental VersionBesides the vocal version, an instrumental version of "Professional Griefers" was also made, which features a more consistent progressive house structure that Deadmau5 is known for.
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Commercial UseAn instrumental version of the song was used in commercial promotions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization.
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Creative ProcessThe song originated from a Deadmau5 instrumental called "Deer Bus", which Gerard Way heard and expressed interest in adding vocals to. The resulting collaboration became "Professional Griefers".
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