Take Out the Gunman
Chevelle
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Awoke where the light Hit me right in the temple Felt something cold Touch my toes as it passed Might not be the face you'd expect But he's clearly insane Got me pegged in the back Just need a bit of the camera Point the gun at the eyes Or at the knees, had to shoot, had to fight Gonna take out the gunman Bit of the camera Made a run for our lives Take out the knees, had to choose, had to find Gonna take out the gunman Eyes huge, so little left of something Cracks and clues, he's crazy as a straw Why denied, does no one care or nothing How, you ask, I ever last so long 'Cause I, I went blind, a blinding riot He's regretting every word Those empty lies One more tonight, a blinding riot As I summon every nerve Just need a bit of the camera Point the gun at the eyes Or at the knees, had to shoot, had to fight Gonna take out the gunman A bit of the camera Made a run for our lives Take out the knees, had to choose, had to find Gonna take out the gunman Gonna take out the gunman Gonna take out the gunman I'm gonna take out I'm gonna take out I'm gonna take out I'm gonna take out Just need a bit of the camera Point the gun at the eyes Or at the knees, had to shoot, had to fight Gonna take out the gunman Bit of the camera Made the run for our lives I'm so amazed at the way it was televised Gonna take out the gunman Gonna take out the gunman I'm gonna take out the gunman I'm gonna take out the gunman
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Written by: Samuel Loeffler, Peter Loeffler
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Take Out the Gunman" is a song by American rock band Chevelle. It was released in 2014 as the first single from their seventh studio album, "La Gárgola."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 2 on the U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in 2014.
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Theme"Take Out the Gunman" discusses themes of gun violence and the media's role in perpetuating fear.
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Writing ProcessPete Loeffler, the band's frontman, said in interviews that the song was inspired by the seemingly endless cycle of global mass shootings.
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Successful Album"La Gárgola," the album from which the song originates, announced the band's return to the music world after a hiatus, and reached number 3 in the U.S. Billboard 200.
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Vocals"Take Out the Gunman" showcases lead singer Pete Loeffler's capacity for wide, sweeping vocals and guttural screams.
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Music VideoThe song's official music video runs for about 4 and a half minutes and was uploaded onto Youtube in March 2014. It has since garnered over 7 million views.
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Band MembersDuring the making of "Take Out the Gunman," Chevelle constituted of three members: Pete Loeffler (lead vocals, guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums, percussion), and Dean Bernardini (bass guitar, backing vocals).
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Mixed ReceptionWhile the song received praise from fans and climbed the rock charts, it did receive some criticism from reviewers who considered its theme of gun violence controversial.
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Live Performances"Take Out the Gunman” is one of their most played live songs. During performances, Pete Loeffler is held in high regard for his ability to switch between clean singing and aggressive screams effortlessly.
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