What Doesn't Kill You
Jake Bugg
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Step out the door two a.m. yesterday Me and my friend keeping the night aflame And as we’re walking in the clear night blind Two guys come up and take him out of sight All I know is one thing they hit him hard he doubles up They takes his money and they run and all I can do is watch them go His hands are round his nose His blood is on his clothes What doesn’t kill ya What doesn’t hurt Sometimes you feel you’re up against the world What doesn’t kill ya What doesn’t break This life it seems Can bring you to your knees You try you bleed then finally you breathe She was the dream that kept me up at night I couldn’t face the world without her eyes I never knew it till she disappeared My life would be a bunch of souvenirs All I know is what it is her heart she doubles up She packs her bag and then she runs and all I can do is watch her go I’ve lost all I own What doesn’t kill ya What doesn’t hurt Sometimes you feel you’re up against the world What doesn’t kill ya What doesn’t break This life it seems Can bring you to your knees You try you bleed then finally you breathe What doesn’t kill ya What doesn’t hurt Sometimes you feel you’re up against the world What doesn’t kill ya What doesn’t break This life it seems Can bring you to your knees You try you bleed then finally you breathe
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Written by: IAIN ARCHER, JAKE KENNEDY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Song Fact"What Doesn't Kill You" is the first song on Jake Bugg's second studio album, "Shangri La."
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Album FactThe album was produced by the legendary record producer Rick Rubin.
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Song InspirationJake Bugg has stated that the song was inspired by his exposure to different cultures and experiences while touring constantly.
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Genre ClassificationJake Bugg's style of music generally leans towards indie rock and folk, but "What Doesn't Kill You" showcases his ability to create an edgier rock n' roll sound.
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Chart Performance"What Doesn't Kill You" peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on October 23, 2013.
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Writing CreditsLike many of his songs, Bugg wrote "What Doesn't Kill You" himself. This showcases his talent as a young songwriter.
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Music VideoThe black-and-white music video for the song was directed by Andrew Douglas and was filmed in the streets of East London.
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Public ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and fans alike, with many praising Bugg's matured sound and songwriting skills.
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Live Performances"What Doesn't Kill You" has been performed by Bugg at several music festivals, including the Glastonbury Festival and the Reading and Leeds Festival.
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Recording ProcessThe song, along with the rest of the "Shangri La" album, was recorded in Malibu, California, which was a stark contrast to Bugg's native Nottingham.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics, "What doesn't kill you, makes you wish you were dead" is a darker twist on the popular saying, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
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Album Name FactThe album title "Shangri La" is inspired by the name of the recording studio where the album was made.
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