The Outsiders

Eric Church

About The Outsiders

"The Outsiders" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Eric Church. It was released in October 2013 as the first single and title track from his 2014 album of the same name. Church wrote this song with Casey Beathard.


Year:
2014
4:12
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They’re the in crowd, we’re the other ones
It’s a different kind of cloth that we’re cut from
We let our colors show, where the numbers ain’t
With the paint where there ain’t supposed to be paint

That’s who we are
That’s how we roll
The outsiders
The outsiders

Our women get hot, and our leather gets stained
When we saddle up and ride 'em in the pouring rain
We’re the junkyard dogs, we’re the alley cats
Keep the wind at our front, and the hell at our back

That’s who we are
We do our talking, walk that walk
Wide open rocking
That’s how we roll

Our backs to the wall
A band of brothers
Together, alone, the outsiders
We’re the riders
We’re the ones burning rubber off our tires.
Yeah, we’re the fighters, the all-nighters
So fire 'em up and get a little higher

Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh

We’re the bad news
We’re the young guns
We’re the ones that they told you to run from
Yeah, the player’s gonna play, and a haters gonna hate
And a regulators born to regulate
When it hits the fan, and it all goes down
And the gloves come off, you’re gonna find out just

Who we are
We do our talking, walk that walk
Wide open rocking
That’s how we roll

Our backs to the wall
A band of brothers
Together, alone, the outsiders

We’re the riders,
We’re the ones burning rubber off our tires
Yeah, we’re the fighters, the all-nighters
So fire 'em up and get a little higher

Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
The Outsiders (woah-oh-oh)
Woah-oh-oh
The outsiders (woah-oh-oh)
Woah-oh-oh
You’re gonna know who we are

Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
The outsiders (woah-oh-oh)
Woah-oh-oh

That’s who we are

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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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Written by: Casey Beathard, Eric Church

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"The Outsiders" is a song by American country music artist Eric Church. Church is an award-winning musician known for his fusion of outlaw country, rock, and bluegrass elements.
Song Composition
"The Outsiders" was jointly composed by Eric Church and Casey Beathard, who is also an established songwriter in the country music industry. The pair previously collaborated on several other songs.
Album Information
It is the title track to Church's fourth studio album, also named "The Outsiders." This album marked a turning point in his career, showcasing a heavier, more diverse sound than his previous records.
Reception
Upon its release in 2013, "The Outsiders" received positive reviews from critics, applauding its boundary-pushing, genre-blending approach. It has been described as an aggressive and unapologetic anthem.
Chart Performance
"The Outsiders" peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It further reached number 51 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Outsiders" was directed by Peter Zavadil, who also directed several other videos for Church. The video depicts a post-apocalyptic world and mirrors the song's rebellious message.
Live Performances
"The Outsiders" has become a staple in Church's live concerts. He has performed the song at several major events, including the 2013 Country Music Association Awards and the 2014 Grammy Awards.
Influence
The song is credited with pushing the boundaries of the country genre, with its heavy guitars and rock influences. It paved the way for other artists to experiment with a more blended and genre-less approach.
Album Sales
Alongside promoting the forthcoming album, the success of "The Outsiders" helped Church's fourth album debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 288,000 copies in its first week.
Lyrical Message
The song lyrics of "The Outsiders" celebrate individuality and unconventional lifestyles, portraying those who don't neatly fit into society's norms as 'outsiders'. This message resonated with many fans and contributed to the song's popularity.

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