Seven Nation Army

About Seven Nation Army

"Seven Nation Army" is a song by American rock duo The White Stripes. It was released by XL Recordings and V2 Records in March 2003 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, Elephant, via 7-inch vinyl and CD formats. Written and produced by Jack White, the song consists of distorted vocals, a simple drumbeat, and a bass-like riff created by playing a guitar through a pitch shift effect. The song charted in multiple countries, and its success contributed to the popularity of the White Stripes and the garage rock revival movement. In addition to praising its riff and drumbeat, critics have ranked "Seven Nation Army" as one of the best songs of the 2000s decade. It won Best Rock Song at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, and a music video for the song directed by Alex and Martin won Best Editing in a Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. "Seven Nation Army" has become a sports anthem, commonly appearing in audience chants in which a series of "oh" sounds or the name of an athlete is sung to the tune of the song's riff. It has also served as a theme song for sports teams, personalities, and events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The song has grown in popularity due to its usage in sports; its riff has been described as "ubiquitous", and the song has experienced increased commercial success, charting intermittently in multiple countries and receiving a gold certification from Germany's Federal Music Industry Association, a platinum certification from the Federation of the Italian Music Industry and a multi-platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry. more »

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2013

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I'm gonna fight 'em off 
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back 
They're gonna rip it off 
Taking their time right behind my back. 

And I'm talking to myself at night, 
Because I can't forget 
Back and forth through my mind 
Behind a cigarette. 

And a message coming from my eyes 
Says leave it alone. 

Don't wanna hear about it 
Every single one's got a story to tell 
Everyone knows about it 
From the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell 

And if I catch you coming back my way 
I'm gonna sell it to you 
And that ain't what you want to hear 
But that's what I'll do. 

And a feeling coming from my bones 
Says find a home. 

I'm going to Wichita 
Far from this opera forevermore 
I'm gonna work the straw 
Make the sweat drip out of every pore. 

And I'm bleeding and I'm bleeding 
And I'm bleeding right before the Lord 
All the words are gonna bleed from me 
And I will think no more.

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Marcus Collins

Marcus Collins (born 15 May 1988) is an English singer who finished as the runner-up of the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011. Collins finished second to girlband Little Mix. Whilst on The X Factor, he was mentored by Take That frontman Gary Barlow, who has continued to work with Collins since. His debut album, the self-titled Marcus Collins which featured production by the London-based Metrophonic team of Whitney Houston and Cher fame, became his first top 10 UK album which has his single "Mercy". His debut single from the album was "Seven Nation Army", a cover of The White Stripes" hit, which also became his first top 10 UK single. more »

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