Soundcheck
Catfish and the Bottlemen
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Maybe I don't act the way I used to 'Cause I don't feel the same about you In fact, that's a lie, I want you And I raced through soundcheck Just to meet you on your fag break And you convinced me To put life aside and want you And if only for the sake of it I could chill you out And drive us through the night to your sister's And you can fall asleep with my jacket as a cover And wake up just to join me to smoke I wanted everything at once Until you blew me out my mind Now I don't need nothing Maybe I don't act the way I used to 'Cause I don't feel the same that I did The fact that I lie because I want you And if only for the sake of it I could chill you out And drive us through the night to your sister's And you can fall asleep with my jacket as a cover And wake up just to join me to smoke I wanted everything at once Until you blew me out my mind And now I don't need nothing I wanted everything at once Until you blew me out my mind And now I don't need nothing We'll be talking 'bout your background And how it never left you much Because you grew up in a small town You'll appreciate it more When you're done figuring your life out And everything's fine We'll be talking 'bout your background And how it never left you much Because you grew up in a small town You'll appreciate it more When you're done figuring your life out And everything's fine I raced through soundcheck Just to meet you on your fag break And you convinced me To put life aside and want you I wanted everything at once Until you blew me out my mind And now I don't need nothing I wanted everything at once Until you blew me out my mind And now I don't need nothing
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Written by: Ryan McCann
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6 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Soundcheck" was released February 15, 2016 as the lead single from Catfish and the Bottlemen's second studio album, "The Ride."
- The song garnered critical acclaim and was well received by music critics, with NME saying it served as a "bridge" between their debut and second albums.
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Performance Success“Soundcheck” managed to peak at number 2 on the Official UK Indie Chart due to its immense popularity.
- It also reached number 22 on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart, indicating its success internationally.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song, written by frontman Van McCann, is a driving rock track featuring prominent guitar riffs.
- The lyrics often seen as a reflection of Van McCann's personal experiences, revolving around relationships, responsibilities and facing criticism.
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Live PerformancesThe band began performing “Soundcheck” live during their 2016 tour, where it quickly became a crowd favorite.
- The energetic live performances of the song in global music festivals have been hailed as invigorating and one of the highlights of their set.
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Influence and InspirationAccording to Van McCann, the song stemmed from the first time he fell in love with a girl and was written in about 10 minutes.
- The title "Soundcheck" is believed to be inspired by the band's life on the road and their experiences with live performances.
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Music VideoThe official video for "Soundcheck" blends studio footage with scenes of the band getting up to mischief in an abandoned venue.
- Directed by Malia James, the video captures the youthful energy and indie rock aesthetic of the band.
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