Cold War
Janelle Monáe
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So you think that I'm alone That being alone is the only way to be When you step outside You spin like fire for your sanity This is a cold war You better know what you're fighting for This is a cold war Do you know what you're fighting for If you want to be free Feel on the ground is the only place to be Cause in this life You spend time running from depravity This is a cold war Do you know what you're fighting for This is a cold war You better know what you're fighting for This is a cold war You better know what you're fighting for This is a cold war Do you know what you're fighting for When wings to the weak And bring grace to the strong Make our legal stumble as it applies in the world All the tripes come and the mighty will crumble We must brave this night And have faith in the world I'm trying to find my peace I was made to believe there's something wrong with me And it hurts my heart Lord have mercy ain't it plain to see That this is a cold war Do you know what you're fighting for This is a cold war You better know what you're fighting for This is a cold, This is a cold war You better know what you're fighting for Do you know? Is a cold Do you? Do you? Ah ah ah ahhhh Ah ah ah ahhhh Is a cold, You better know what you're fighting for
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Written by: Charles L Joseph, Janelle Monae Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Cold War" by Janelle Monáe was released on July 5, 2010.
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The AlbumThis powerful song is part of Monáe's first studio album, "The ArchAndroid," which was a concept album inspired by the 1927 film "Metropolis."
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Song ThemeThe song speaks about personal struggles and dealing with the demands of the modern world, often interpreted as a reflection of Monáe's own experience in the music industry.
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Genre"Cold War" can be classified as Neo-Soul and Funk.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cold War" is popular for its raw emotion. It features a close-up of Monáe's face as she sings the song, eventually breaking down and crying.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received favorable reviews from music critics who praised its sound and Monáe's vocals. It even earned a spot on 'Rolling Stone's 'Best Songs of 2010'.
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InspirationCritics noted that Cold War has a sound that is reminiscent of Outkast's album "Hey Ya!". This influence is unsurprising since Monáe's label, Wondaland Arts Society, has a connection to Outkast's Big Boi.
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Film Usage"Cold War" is featured in the short film called "The ArchAndroid (album)" which accompanied the release of the album.
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Lyrical NotabilityA notable lyric from the song is "I'm trying to find my peace/I was made to believe there's something wrong with me," indicating a battle with societal norms and expectations.
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Live Performance"Cold War" performance created quite a stir when Monáe performed it live at the Late Show with David Letterman, which led to a special encore performance demanded by Letterman himself.
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Pop CultureIn 2012, The song was featured in the movie "Think Like a Man."
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
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