Familiar Drugs
Alexisonfire
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Feeling the breeze of change Lethargy rolls over me again Like sap over a midge Is it real or just pretend? It's alive in the dark And it knows where I'm gonna be Forever returning, again and again Into the house, into the den Elastic stretched and strained I know, I can change This shirt is ripped and stained You're pushing familiar drugs again You're pushing it (You're pushing it) I can't resist (Can't resist) I feel you under my skin Pushing familiar drugs again Feeling the turning tides Indifference takes hold again Like mist over the lake Is it real or is it fake? I won't fight the gravity Let the current take me where it please Right down the fucking drain Into my lungs, into my veins Elastic stretched and strained I know, I can change This shirt is ripped and stained You're pushing familiar drugs again You're pushing it (You're pushing it) I can't resist (Can't resist) I feel you under my skin Pushing familiar drugs again You're pushing it (You're pushing it) I can't resist (Can't resist) I feel you under my skin Pushing familiar drugs again Familiar drugs again Familiar drugs again Again, again You're pushing familiar drugs (You're pushing, you're pushing) You're pushing familiar drugs again You keep pushing familiar drugs (You keep pushing, you keep pushing) You're pushing familiar drugs again
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Written by: Dallas Green, Jordan Hastings, Wade Macneil, Christopher Steele, George Pettit
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10 facts about this song
Song's Composition"Familiar Drugs" is composed by the band Alexisonfire, a group known for their unique blend of post-hardcore and emo-rock sounds. This track showcases their return to a heavier and darker sound compared to their previous albums.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it did not chart highly internationally, "Familiar Drugs" was well received by fans and critics alike, noting the band's impressive growth in their musicality and lyrical content.
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Album ReleaseIt was released in February 2019 after the band's hiatus that lasted for nearly a decade. The song is a standalone single, not attached to any album, making it extra special for long-awaiting fans.
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Song InterpretationThe song lyrically delves into the theme of addiction. The title "Familiar Drugs" suggests recurring struggles and the difficulty of breaking free from negative patterns of behavior.
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Band Reunion"Familiar Drugs" is the first single released after Alexisonfire announced their reunion in 2015. The band originally disbanded in 2011, making their comeback highly anticipated for loyal fans.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song debuted in April 2019. It features a single-shot style that follows the band in and out of a warehouse, delivering a gritty and powerful visual presentation of the song.
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SongwritingAs with the majority of their discography, "Familiar Drugs" was likely written by all five members of Alexisonfire. This highlights the collaborative nature of the band and its equal contribution to the song's creation.
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Live PerformanceThe band played "Familiar Drugs" live for the first time at a concert in London, Ontario. The powerful live rendition of the song during their concert series further solidified their status in the post-hardcore scene.
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PromotionsTo promote the song upon its release, the band launched limited edition "Familiar Drugs" merchandise including a new 7" record, making it one of the band's unique promotional strategies.
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Vocal Duties"Familiar Drugs" follows the typical Alexisonfire's vocal pattern where George Pettit takes the lead with his harsh vocals, while Dallas Green and Wade McNeil support with the melodic and secondary parts, respectively.
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