Trainwreck
Banks
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Hey I heard it from the state They told me you were never gonna let me get away And if you tell me fiction, you will never get me back I had to get away, I had to get away, ay, ay Hey You try to compensate You thinking with your one brain, watch you decapitate You show me all your letters and I should've confiscated Put my eyes away, and I had to get away Talking to ears that have been deaf for as long as I can remember A self-medicated handicap so I speak to myself And I try so hard to get his stupid deaf ears to hear That have become illiterate, I've become dumb Hey, hey, hey When I'd come through You were dark blue And I saved you From your darker days Born to Take care of you Oh, I thought so Baby, it was just a phase Hey I heard it from the state They told me you were never gonna let me get away And if you tell me fiction, you will never get me back I had to get away, I had to get away, I had to get away Hey You try to compensate You thinking with your one brain, watch you decapitate You show me all your letters and I should've confiscated Put my eyes away, and I had to get away Shut down by a guy I never wanted to kiss Not gonna hear this singing of this ringing triumph thing And I'm chugging along in a train And I'm heading the wrong way, and I'm a trainwreck And my heart goes beat, beat, beat to the music of this sad same song It's quite depressing, there's no fixing to the problem When you're talking to an idiot When I'd come through You were dark blue And I saved you From your darker days Born to Take care of you Oh, I thought so Baby, it was just a phase Saving Only made me Just a dreamer But I soon found out That the traintracks Were behind me Tried to warn me Oh, but my ears went out When I'd come through You were dark blue And I saved you From your darker days Born to Take care of you Oh, I thought so Baby, it was just a phase Hey I heard it from the state They told me you were never gonna let me get away And if you tell me fiction, you will never get me back I had to get away, I had to get away, I had to get away Hey You try to compensate You thinking with your one brain, watch you decapitate You show me all your letters and I should've confiscated Put my eyes away, and I had to get away
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Written by: Dacoury Natche, Jesse Rogg, Aron Forbes, Jillian Banks, Tim Anderson
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Artist Features"Trainwreck" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jillian Rose Banks, known professionally as BANKS.
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Album DetailsThis song is from her second studio album, 'The Altar,' released in 2016.
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SongwritingBANKS co-wrote the song "Trainwreck" with Jesse Rogg and Tim Anderson.
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Unique LyricsThis song features interesting, distinct lyrics. Banks has claimed that she wrote these lyrics when she was only 14 years old.
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Sonic Elements"Trainwreck" is known for its fusion of various genres, including electronic, R&B, and pop, creating a contemporary dark pop sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Trainwreck" directed by Marie Schuller was released in January 2017.
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Personal ExpressionBANKS has noted in interviews that "Trainwreck" is about a toxic relationship, reflecting the emotive, personal nature of her songwriting.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its edgy sound and lyrical vulnerability.
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Fan Reception"Trainwreck" has been particularly well-received by BANKS' fans, with some citing it as a standout track from 'The Altar.'
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Live PerformancesBANKS has included "Trainwreck" in the setlist for various music festivals and concerts, where it's often a crowd favorite.
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Pop Culture ImpactDespite not being a single, "Trainwreck" has gained popularity and recognition, even being used in various TV series soundtracks.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song’s lyrics revolve around themes of self-empowerment and moving on from a sour past relationship, typifying BANKS' raw and honest songwriting style.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart internationally, it helped BANKS' album 'The Altar' reach #17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Music ProductionAlong with Rogg and Anderson, DJ Dahi and Aron Forbes assisted in the song's production, contributing to its layered electronic beat.
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Promotion and Media"Trainwreck" was promoted through a performance on the French TV Show 'C à vous' in 2017.
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