Violence
Grimes
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I am, like, begging for you baby Makes you wanna party Wanna break up Baby, it's violence, violence Baby, it's violence But can't see what I see You can't see what I see Cause you, ha, ha You feed off hurting me, hurting me, ha I am, like, begging for you baby Makes you wanna party, wanna wake up Baby, it's violence, violence Baby, it's violence You can't see what I see You can't see what I see Cause you, ha, ha You feed on hurting me, off hurting me Oh, ha You wanna make me bad Make me bad And I like it like that, and I like it like that You wanna make me bad, pay me back Said I like it like that, said I like it like that I am, like, begging for you baby Makes you wanna party, wanna wake up Baby, it's violence, violence Baby, it's violence But you can't see what I see You can't see what I see Cause you, ha, ha You feed off hurting me, off hurting me, oh, me, oh, me You wanna make me bad, make me bad And I like it like that, and I like it like that You wanna paint me bad, pay me back Said I like it like that, said I like it like that You wanna make me bad, make me bad And I like it like that, and I like it like that You wanna paint me bad, pay me back Said I like it like that, said I like it like that You wanna, make me, make me, make me, make me, make me And I like it like that, and I like it like that You wanna pay me, pay me, pay me back, pay me back Said I like it like that, said I like it like that (Me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh) And I like it like that, and I like it like that (Me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh) And I like it like that
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Written by: Claire Boucher, Garrett Lockhart
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Violence" is an electronic-pop song composed and produced by Grimes, a Canadian musician and visual artist. The song incorporates elements of techno and music styles typically found in nightclubs.
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Release DateThe Canadian artist released "Violence" on September 5, 2019, as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Miss Anthropocene.
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Collaboration"Violence" marked Grimes' first collaboration with the DJ and producer i_o, who produced the track with her.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Violence" is directed by Grimes herself, exhibiting her skills in both music and visual arts. It shows Grimes and a group of background dancers performing choreographed movements with swords - a concept that aligns with the song’s title.
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Track Themes"Violence" is a song about abusive relationships, using metaphors to relay the message. The lyrics suggest a complex relationship between the abuser and the victim, as Grimes sings about being "in love with" her abuser.
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Critical ReceptionThe track was critically praised for its production and thought-provoking lyrics. It was lauded for its energetic instrumental and Grimes's ethereal vocals.
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Song LengthThe song spans over 3 and a half minutes, standing as one of her more conventionally structured songs.
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Chart Performance"Violence" entered the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart at number 39 on the week of February 8, 2020.
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Performance RoutinesFor live performances, Grimes included self-choreographed sword-fighting routines as a part of her dance accompaniment.
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Tragic EventThe song takes a sad note as i_o, who co-produced the song, passed away in 2020 at the age of 30. However, his work on "Violence" is remembered as a highlight of his career.
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