Riot
Rascal Flatts
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I'd be ridin' in a cab goin' downtown Findin' faces I know in a big crowd Tryin' to drink the pain away, mhmm And I'd be stayin' out all night, never goin' home Girl you know I'd lose all control If I lost you There would be a riot Breakin' up my heart, I'd try to fight it I could go out every night but I'd be lyin' If I said I could live and breathe Without you There'd be a lot of lonely Wishin' and prayin' that you would hold me I would do most anything baby If only you would come back to me Come back to me There would be a riot Oh yeah, oooh I'd be checkin' on my phone every minute Waitin' 'round for it to start ringin' And prayin' it would be you I don't know what I'd do There would be a riot Breakin' up my heart, I'd try to fight it I could go out every night but I'd be lyin' If I said I could live and breathe Without you There'd be a lot of lonely Wishin' and prayin' that you would hold me I would do most anything baby if only You would come back to me Come back to me There would be a riot If I ever lost you If I ever lost you There would be a riot Breakin' up my heart, I'd try to fight it I could go out every night but I'd be lyin' If I said I could live and breathe There'd be a lot of lonely Wishin' and prayin' that you would hold me I would do most anything baby if only You would come back to me Come back to me There would be a riot If I ever lost you There would be, there would be a riot Breakin' up my heart, I'd try to fight it There would be a riot If I ever lost you
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Written by: JARON CALEB BOYER, SARA HAZE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Riot" was released on January 10, 2015, as the third single from Rascal Flatts's ninth studio album, "Rewind."
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Songwriting Credits"Riot" was penned by prominent songwriters Sara Haze and Jaron Boyer. Sara Haze is a Grammy-nominated artist who has written songs for various artists while Jaron Boyer has contributed to several notable country songs.
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Chart Success"Riot" reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and No. 14 on Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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Musical Style"Riot" is considered a country-pop song, perfectly blending elements of country music with pop motifs for a cross-genre appeal.
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Lyric ThemeThe song carries a strong emotional weight, as it speaks about not being able to survive or live peacefully without the presence of a loved one, and how their absence would cause a riot in their heart.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics generally gave "Riot" positive reviews, praising its emotive lyrics and Rascal Flatts's heartfelt delivery.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Riot" was released on YouTube in February 2015. The video features the band playing in a snow-covered, post-apocalyptic world. It was directed by Wes Edwards.
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Live Performances"Riot" has been a staple during Rascal Flatts's shows since its release, and it was also included in their set during their "Riot Tour 2015."
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of the song have been made by aspiring artists and fans, testifying to its popularity and influence.
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Album Success"Riot" was part of the "Rewind" album which peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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