Hold Your Colour

Pendulum

About Hold Your Colour

"Hold Your Colour" is a song by Australian drum and bass band Pendulum, released as the fifth single from their debut album Hold Your Colour, and their eighth single overall. It was released as a double A-side by Breakbeat Kaos on 6 March 2006 in the UK. The single features two tracks from the album – a remix of "Hold Your Colour" and "Streamline". The song "Hold Your Colour" features guest guitarist Andrew Goddard and bassist Jon Stockman of Perth band Karnivool. The Bipolar mix of "Hold Your Colour" was featured on the soundtrack of FIFA Street 2. According to Rob Swire, the intro vocal sample in "Hold Your Colour" ("Soaking through...") was taken from a track by Rob, Pendulum member Gareth McGrillen and ShockOne's old band Xygen. The track was titled "Lycaeum". Some lyrics from "Lycaeum" were used in Hold Your Colour. 


Year:
2005
5:28
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Soaking through
Colours that hold us up against the wall
Soaking through
Colours that hold us up against the wall

Hold your colours against the wall
When they take everything away
Hold your colours against the wall

(I twisted the knife and opened your eyes)
(Twisted the knife and opened your eyes)
(I twisted the knife and opened your eyes)

Soaking through

Hold your colours against the wall
When they take everything away
Hold your colours against the wall

Soaking through

(I twisted the knife and opened your eyes) 
(I twisted the knife and)

Ah, she looked into your eyes
And saw what laid beneath
Don't try to save yourself
The circle is complete
We're reaching out and to tell you
Nothing else can touch me

Soaking through

Hold your colours against the wall
When they take everything away
Hold your colours against the wall

Soaking through

(I twisted the knife and opened your eyes) 

Ah, she looked into your eyes
And saw what laid beneath
Don't try to save yourself
The circle is complete

(I twisted the knife and opened your eyes)
(I twisted the knife and)

Fading gently
Soaking through
And starting not to show at all
We're reaching out and to take you
Nothing else can touch me

Soaking through

Hold your colours against the wall
When they take everything away
Hold your colours against the wall

Soaking through

Hold your colours against the wall
When they take everything away
Hold your colours against the wall, rinse me (I twisted the knife and opened your eyes)

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Pendulum

Pendulum is an Australian/British drum and bass duo founded in 2002 in Perth, Western Australia by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul Harding. As of 2012, the live band have parted ways to focus on side projects, but the DJ set will remain active. Swire has maintained that the band will not be releasing a new album in 2013. more »

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Written by: Robert Swire Thompson

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hold Your Colour" is a track from Pendulum's debut album with the same title, which was released on July 25, 2006.
Genre
This song belongs to electronic rock, drum and bass genre.
Album Success
The album "Hold Your Colour" was incredibly successful, selling over 225,000 copies as per 2007 reports, making it the best-selling drum and bass album of all time.
Track Length
The song "Hold Your Colour" extends over 5 minutes, specifically 5:28 minutes long.
Referencing
The lyrics "If you look for the meaning, you'll see it fade out" are featured in their track "Still Grey."
Modified Version
By 2007, a revised version of the album was released, featuring fresh tracks and different cover art, but it contained the original "Hold Your Colour" song.
Popularity
Despite it's not being released as a single, "Hold Your Colour" remains one of Pendulum's most popular tracks, frequently played at live shows.
Inspirations
Pendulum, the Australian band, is inspired by various music genres like heavy metal and electronic music, which can be perceived in "Hold Your Colour."
Band Members
Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul Harding, the trio that makes up Pendulum, produced and mixed this song.
Compilation
"Hold Your Colour" is often featured in multiple 'Best of Drum and Bass' compilations, highlighting its impact on the genre.
Musical Style
The song "Hold Your Colour" effectively articulates Pendulum's musical style as it combines acoustic instruments with digital music production techniques.
Live Performances
During live performances, the band often delivers a different version of the song, showcasing their ability to innovate and keep their music fresh.

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