Underdogs
Manic Street Preachers
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This one's for the freaks For you're so beautiful For all the devotion Written in your soul This one's for the freaks For the lost and weak For the butterflies and devotees And the disciples of our destiny [Chorus] And like the underdogs we are Shining bright but now disappeared And like the underdogs we are Passing like some fading stars Like some fading stars This one's for the freaks The beaten down and crushed The shy and withdrawn Or just out of touch May you stay like freaks May you make mistakes May your will never break For underdogs revenge is sweet Revenge is sweet [Chorus] This one's for the freaks This one's for the freaks People like you, need to f*ck Need to f*ck people like me This one's for the freaks For the lost and weak This one's for the freaks
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, NICHOLAS ALLEN JONES, SEAN MOORE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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20 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Underdogs" is a rock song that falls under the genre of alternative rock, a category that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s.
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Release DateThe song "Underdogs" was released in 2007 as the first single from the band's eighth studio album, "Send Away The Tigers."
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Digital ReleaseInterestingly, "Underdogs" was not commercially released as a physical single. Instead, it was exclusively released digitally for download on 19 March 2007.
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Album's ThemeThe album "Send Away The Tigers" from which "Underdogs" is part, is characterized by the band's renewed energy and return to their hard rock sound, which is evident in the song.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Underdogs" carry a defiant pro-underdog message, celebrating the outsiders and individuals who refuse to follow the mainstream narrative. The song is seen as a tribute to the band's loyal fan base.
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Demo ReleasePrior to its digital release, "Underdogs" was also incorporated in a series of "Send Away the Tigers" album demos that were freely posted on the band's website for fans to download.
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Songwriter Credits"Underdogs", like most Manic Street Preachers' songs, was written by band members James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, and Sean Moore.
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Musical Style"Underdogs" features a simple, driving guitar riff and anthemic chorus, which is characteristic of Manic Street Preachers' sound.
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Fan ConnectionIt is said that the song "Underdogs" was a direct response from the band to long-time fans who felt marginalized by the band's newer sound in previous albums.
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Album PerformanceWhile "Underdogs" was not released as a physical single, the album "Send Away the Tigers" performed well, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Band Formation"Underdogs" is a song by Manic Street Preachers, a Welsh rock band formed in Blackwood in 1986. The band is a trio consisting of James Dean Bradfield on vocals and guitars, Nicky Wire on bass, and Sean Moore on drums.
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Album InformationThe song features on the band's eighth studio album, "Send Away the Tigers," released in 2007.
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Giving awayInterestingly, "Underdogs" was downloaded for free as a token of thanks to loyal fans on the band's official website, before the album’s official release.
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Song RecordThe song was recorded in the Faster Studio, Cardiff and Grouse Lodge, Ireland, famous for hosting artists from all around the world.
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Song Composition“Underdogs” showcases the band’s classic rock sound, blending raw punk energy with melodic hooks and the band’s own kind of political commentary.
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Song ThemeThe theme of the song is an anthem for all the underdogs in the society who are misunderstood and ignored.
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Not a SingleUnlike other songs in the album, "Underdogs" was not released as a single.
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Music VideoThere is an unofficial music video for the song, created by fans rather than the band or their record label.
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Song ReviewsThe song received generally positive reviews for its raw energy and emotive lyrics about the plight of the underdog.
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Live Performances"Underdogs" is a fan favorite and often included in the setlist for Manic Street Preachers' live performances. It has developed a reputation for being particularly energetic and engaging in a live setting.
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