Identity
August Burns Red
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Do you know how it feels to hide with thoughts repressed deep down inside? I guess you just loved the lie Truth is, you can’t decide where my heart resides You want to cure me of this epidemic, you call me sick I wish I had said it, the words to admit to you who I am My entire life, I was dealt the wrong hand And cast aside from the man that I am I’ve never felt so free It kills me to hear you say you choose to love me I was hoping that would be a given, given our history I’ve never felt so free, so free You think I’m wrong, you think I’m wrong But I never felt better Stop living in denial, stop loving the lie I thought blood was thicker than water You think I’m wrong but I never felt better Stop living in denial, stop loving the lie I thought blood was thicker than water You think I’m wrong but I never felt better I know I disappointed you But I’ve got nothing to prove You want to cure me of this epidemic, you call me sick I wish I had said it, the words to admit to you who I am My entire life I was dealt the wrong hand But now I’ve realized this is who I am I’ve made my decision, you’re either with or against me You’re either with or against me You’re either with or against me Stop living in denial, stop loving the lie I thought blood was thicker than water You think I’m wrong but I never felt better Stop living in denial, stop loving the lie I’m standing firm, it’s who I am You can’t keep me, you can’t keep me down Iʼm moving on I’m living free You canʼt stop me, you canʼt stop me now I’m standing firm, it’s who I am You can’t keep me, you can’t keep me down Iʼm moving on I’m living free You canʼt stop me, you canʼt stop me now
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Written by: DUSTIN CHAD DAVIDSON, JOHN BENJAMIN BRUBAKER, MATTHEW WILSON GREINER, RAMBLER BRENT GERALD, WILLLIAM JACOB LUHRS
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10 facts about this song
Band ProfileAugust Burns Red is an American metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They formed in 2003 and have been building their steady following since that time.
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Song OriginThe song "Identity" is from their seventh studio album "Found in Far Away Places," which was released in June 2015.
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Album Impact“Found in Far Away Places” debuted at number 9 on Billboard 200, which marked the band's first top ten debut. "Identity" was one of the songs that contributed to this success.
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Genre-Bending Elements"Identity" is considered unique for its genre-bending elements. Though mostly styled in metalcore, the song features a mid-song break where it shifts into a surf rock style, complete with clean, reverb-heavy guitar tones.
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Musical CompositionThe song is blended with complicated guitar riffs, brutal drumming, and intense vocals. Paired with the unexpected surf rock segment, this creates an interesting contrast in the song's composition.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Identity" are about finding oneself and not being influenced by other people's opinions. It encourages individualism and acceptance.
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AccoladesIn 2016, August Burns Red was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "Identity." This marked the band's first Grammy nomination.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Identity," released in September 2015, is a retro-themed visual that is consistent with the surf rock segment in the song. It depicted band members in sailor attires on a turbulent sea journey, fighting against a sea monster.
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Song ReceptionFans and critics alike have praised the song for its unique style and blend of two separate music genres, stating that it's a standout track that showcases the band's versatility and willingness to experiment with their sound.
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Live Performances"Identity" is often included in the band's live set because of the energetic reaction it gets from the crowd due to its combination of heavy elements and unexpected melodic parts.
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