Down and Out

Tantric

About Down and Out

"Down and Out" is a song written and recorded by the American rock band Tantric, the song was released in the first quarter of 2008 as the lead single from their third studio album titled The End Begins. This song made the first single the band released with their new label Silent Majority Group.


Year:
2008
3:39
294 
#2

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I'm coming up for air so I can
Check myself again and I stand
Proven to the man but sheltered
Confidence we tend to shelf and

Unexpected hunger drives me
Just shut up and stand beside me
I don't need your understanding
I don't need to change a damn thing

And though I'm used to have you here
It doesn't change the man I was
When you found me
And there was no one else around me, yeah

Just turn the page and watch me grow
There's so many things that you don't know
About my soul
Live and die but this will not get old

Just when you think that you're down and out
Don't preconceive what I'm all about
Look for a reason that you have to start
Acting like a friend that you are not

And when you think that we played it out
We come from the bottom and knock it out
Look for a reason that you have to start
Acting like a friend but you are not, yeah

Nothing in between to fall through
I'm being myself who are you
You stand above and look down
You're just a plagaristic clown

You suck the life out of me
You keep track of the pity
And when this well becomes dry
You'll shed a tear for another lie

And though I'm used to have you here
It doesn't change the man I was
When you found me
And there was no one else around me, yeah

Just turn the page and watch me grow
There's so many things that you don't know
About my soul
Live and die but this will not get old

Just when you think that you're down and out
Don't preconceive what I'm all about
Look for a reason that you have to start
Acting like a friend that you are not

And when you think that we played it out
We come from the bottom and knock it out
Look for a reason that you have to start
Acting like a friend but you are not, yeah

And though I'm used to have you here
It doesn't change the man I was
When you found me
And there was no one else around me, yeah, yeah, yeah ooh

Just when you think that you're down and out
Don't preconceive what I'm all about
Look for a reason that you have to start
Acting like a friend that you are not

And when you think that we played it out
We come from the bottom and knock it out
Look for a reason that you have to start
Acting like a friend but you are not, yeah

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Tantric

Tantric is a rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. The group has released four studio albums since 2001; although, their last two albums only retain Tantric's original singer, Hugo Ferreira. Having previously recorded albums for Maverick Records, including their platinum–selling debut, they are currently under Silent Majority Group. more »

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Written by: HUGO FERREIRA, ERIK LEONHARDT, KEVIN RICHARD MILLER, JOSEPH M PESSIA, MARCUS RATZENBOECK, JARED LEE GOSSELIN

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Down and Out" is a song by the rock band Tantric. It was released in 2008.
Album History
The song "Down and Out" is part of the album "The End Begins" which is Tantric's third studio album.
Chart Success
The song was successful on the music charts. It reached number one on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Down and Out" deal with common themes in rock music such as inner struggle and personal challenges.
Band Transformation
It was the first single released after a major transformation in the band's lineup, which left only one original member, frontman Hugo Ferreira.
Collaboration
In addition to Ferreira, the song was written by Erik Leonhardt, Kevin Richard, Marcus Ratzenboeck and Joseph Pessia. The members brought a diverse range of musical styles and influences to the song.
Commercial Usage
"Down and Out" was used in the promotional video for the video game, Madden NFL 09.
Music Video
The video for "Down and Out" features the band playing in a desolate urban landscape, symbolizing feelings of isolation and struggle.
Genre
"Down and Out" is typically classified as post-grunge, hard rock music.
Reception
Critics appreciated the song for its aggressive rhythm, lyrical content, and tight musicianship.
Song Influence
This song laid the foundation for Tantric's future music trajectory, setting the tone and style for later works.
Notable Performance
Tantric performed "Down and Out" on an episode of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in July 2008.
Popular Acclaim
As of now, "Down and Out" continues to be one of Tantric's most popular songs among fans.

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