Sail
AWOLNATION
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Sail This is how I show my love I made it in my mind because Blame it on my ADD baby This is how an angel dies Blame it on my own sick pride Blame it on my ADD baby Sail, sail Sail, sail, sail Maybe I should cry for help Maybe I should kill myself (myself) Blame it on my ADD baby Maybe I'm a different breed Maybe I'm not listening So blame it on my ADD baby Sail, sail Sail, sail, sail La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la Sail, sail Sail, sail Sail, sail Sail, sail, sail
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Written by: Aaron Bruno
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10 facts about this song
Creation Context"Sail" is a song by American electronic rock band AWOLNATION from their debut studio album "Megalithic Symphony," released in 2011.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was an unexpected hit, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 4 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart. It has also done well internationally, reaching the top 10 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Sales and Certifications"Sail" has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, and achieved a Diamond certification in the United States and Quadruple Platinum in Canada.
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Notable Media AppearancesThe song was featured in a variety of commercials, film trailers, and television shows, such as "The Good Wife", "The Vampire Diaries", "Conan", and promotional trailers for "The Hobbit".
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Longer-than-usual Longevity"Sail" spent 79 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the songs with the most weeks spent on the chart in its history.
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Song ContextThe song, according to band member Aaron Bruno, was written in a moment of personal frustration. His words in an interview: "SAIL" was written for all people. "It's about facing your problems head-on."
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InspirationsBruno cites the hip hop genre as an influence in the making of the song. Its structure differs significantly from a typical rock song - it has simple, repetitive lyrics and bass-heavy beats similar to those found in hip hop music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sail", released in 2011, has been viewed over 300 million times on YouTube. In the video, Bruno is seen being thrown around by invisible forces inside his home.
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RemixA remix of "Sail" by electronic music producer Feed Me was featured in the soundtrack for the 2012 video game SSX.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2016, seven years after its release, the song spiked in popularity once again when it was used in numerous internet memes and Vine videos.
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