Black and White

Static-X

About Black and White

"Black and White" is a single by the industrial metal band Static-X. It is the first single from their second album, Machine. The music video for the song shows the band one by one waking up from a hypnosis state of mind, beginning to perform and then slowly turning into robots, resembling those seen in the Terminator movies. The video was directed by Len Wiseman.


Year:
2001
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Lost in my own World
Lost in my own World
Lost in my
Lost in my own World
Lost in my own World
Lost in my

Getting to the right
Getting to the wrong
Getting mine
Getting to the right
Getting to the wrong
Getting high

Losing your mind
Losing your mind
It's blurring
It's fading
Your soul's on fire
It's black and white

Burning inside
Burning inside
Burning into white
Burning inside
Burning inside
Burning into night

Yourself collides
Yourself collides
Yourself into mine
Yourself collides
Yourself collides
Yourself splinters like

Losing your mind
Losing your mind

It's blurring
It's fading
Your soul's on fire
It's black and white

Blurring the light
Blurring the light

It's ours for the taking
Flickering colors
It's black and white

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Static-X

Static-X is an American industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1994. The current line-up consists of Wayne Static (vocals and lead guitar), Ashes (guitar), Andy Cole (bass) and Sean Davidson (drums), with Wayne Static being the only original member. They are signed to Warner Bros. Records and have released six albums, their most recent being Cult of Static, which was released on March 17, 2009. The band rose to fame with their debut album Wisconsin Death Trip, which went platinum in 2001. Their sound incorporates elements of industrial metal. Static-X often refer to themselves as "evil disco". Static-X has released six studio albums, one compilation album, one EP, 12 singles, 12 videos and a guitar tab book titled Static-X Guitar Antholo… more »

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Written by: AUSTIN BROWN, ANDREW CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE, MAXWELL OLIVER SAVAGE, SEAN MATTHEW YEATON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Black and White" was created by American industrial metal band Static-X, which formed in 1994.
Album Release
This song was released as a part of the band's second studio album titled "Machine" on May 22, 2001.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics and tone are often considered to reflect themes of aggression and power, common in the band's music.
Chart Success
"Black and White" peaked at no. 38 on the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks list, making it one of Static-X's most successful songs.
Music Video
The music video for this song, directed by Paul R. Brown, received regular airplay on MTV2 upon its release.
Lead Singer
The song was led by the band's late frontman Wayne Static, who was known for his unique hairstyle and deep, gravelly voice.
Live Performances
"Black and White" was often included in the band's setlist during performances, signifying its popularity with fans and the band themselves.
Lyrics Controversy
Some individuals have speculated that the lyrics contain subtle social commentary, although the band members have never confirmed this.
Band Disbandment
This song marked one of the peaks of Static-X, who disbanded in 2013 following disputes among band members. They later reformed in 2018 despite the death of Wayne Static in 2014.
Sound Design
The sound of "Black and White" is often noted for its combination of aggressive guitars and drums with electronic elements – a characteristic sound of Static-X.

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