WALLS
Kings of Leon
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I can get there on my own You can leave me here alone I'm just tryin' to do what's right Oh, a man ain't a man unless he's fought the fight I could never point you out Waste of space in a faceless crowd Tell me what I have to say If you know what's right then you'll walk away When the walls come down When the walls come down When the walls come down When the walls come down One by one I'm seein' them fall Some just don't show up at all I'm just here to fight the fire Oh, a man ain't a man unless he has desire And the walls come down And the walls come down When the walls come down When the walls come down You tore out my heart You threw it away A Western girl with Eastern eyes Took a wrong turn and found surprise awaits Now there's nothing in the way In the way In the way In the way When the walls come down When the walls come down When the walls come down When the walls come down You tore out my heart You threw it away Western girl with Eastern eyes Took a wrong turn and found surprise awaits Now there's nothing in the way In the way In the way In the way
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Written by: Caleb Followill, Nathaniel Followill, Mathew Followill, Jared Followill
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"WALLS" is a song by the American rock band Kings of Leon. It is the title track of their seventh studio album "WALLS" which was released on October 14, 2016, by RCA Records.
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ProductionThe album "WALLS," which includes the track of the same name, was produced by Markus Dravs who previously worked with bands such as Coldplay and Arcade Fire.
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MeaningThe acronym "WALLS" actually stands for "We Are Like Love Songs," which maintains the group’s tradition of five-syllable album titles.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "WALLS" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, which was Kings of Leon's first album to top the chart.
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SongwritingCaleb Followill, the band's lead vocalist, wrote "WALLS" during a period when he was feeling homesick, missing his wife and newborn daughter. The song reflects his struggles and longing to be home with his family.
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Critical ReceptionThe song "WALLS," along with the album, received generally positive reviews from critics. Some claimed it showed a more mature side of the band, although it was also seen to lack their earlier rawness.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is a simple and heartrending one, featuring the band's lead singer Caleb, mostly in a close-up shot, singing directly into the camera as the background slowly changes. This differs from many of their previous videos, which often featured high-energy performances or abstract imagery.
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AccoladesThe album "WALLS" was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
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Style ChangeThe track represents a shift in the Kings of Leon's style, moving away from their anthemic rock to a slower, more introspective and lyric-focused sound. Lyrically, the song is also considered one of their most personal.
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Use in MediaThe song "WALLS" has been used in various media outlets including the closing scene of the "Mafia III" video game promotional ad.
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