Call It What You Want
Foster the People
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Call it what you want I said just call it what you want Call it what you want Yeah we're locked up in ideas We like to label everything Well I'm just gonna do here what I gotta do here 'Cause I gotta keep myself free You're ducking and moving just to hide your bruising from all your enemies And I'm in the crossfire dodging bullets from you expectancies We've got nothing to lose You better run and hide Yeah you've crossed the line I've got a knife behind my back (just sayin') We've got nothing to prove Your social guides give you swollen eyes But what I've got can't be bought so you can just Call it what you want, yeah yeah call it what you want Yeah yeah I said just call it what you want, yeah yeah call it what you want You've taken your words and you take your judgments And stick them onto everything If it don't conform to what you were born into, Then you run the other way You say, "now what's your style and who do you listen to?" who cares? Well that rat race ladder-climbing fake-face smile's got nothing on me We've got nothing to lose You better run and hide Yeah you've crossed the line I've got a knife behind my back (just sayin') We've got nothing to prove Your social guides give you swollen eyes But what I've got can't be bought so you can just Call it what you want, yeah yeah call it what you want Yeah yeah I said just call it what you want, yeah yeah call it what you want Call it what you want Call it what you want Call it what you want, yeah yeah call it what you want Yeah yeah I said just call it what you want, yeah yeah call it what you want
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Written by: MARK FOSTER, PAUL EPWORTH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Call It What You Want" was released as a single on November 14, 2011.
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Album InclusionThe song can be found on Foster the People's debut studio album, "Torches," which was released in May 2011.
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Music Video Directed by Renowned FilmmakerThe music video for "Call It What You Want" was directed by the acclaimed music video and film director, Ace Norton.
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Band’s Creative ApproachThe music video for "Call It What You Want" is known for its abstract and creative theme which reflects the band's uniqueness in their music and visual style.
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Song's ReceptionThe song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its catchy and innovative sound.
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Festive PerformanceFoster The People performed "Call It What You Want" at the 2011 Jingle Ball, which was hosted by LA's top hit music station, KIIS-FM.
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Multi-Instrumental DisplayThe music video showcases the band members playing several instruments including drums, guitars, and keyboard, manifesting the band's musical versatility.
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Genre Classification"Call It What You Want" falls under the Indie pop and alternative dance genres.
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Incorporation in Video GamesThe song was included in the soundtrack of the video game, "SSX," which was released in 2012.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Call It What You Want" did not chart in the United States. However, it reached number 83 in Australia, emphasizing the band's international appeal.
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Influence"Call It What You Want" portrays the band's distinctive synth-pop style which was a major influence to many indie pop artists that followed.
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Fan FavoriteThe song has frequently been part of the band's live performances due to it being a crowd favorite.
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