Renegade
Daughtry
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Don't you want to feel like a rebel Renegade on the run? Real live wire in the cross fire ridin' shotgun Not talkin' 'bout a deal with the devil I said nothin' about sellin' your soul Call it what you will If you start to feel out of control Here we go Can you hear the sound of the turnin' wheels Burnin' the road like it's never been down I'm breakin' out of this town like a renegade So baby get ready to run Don't have any time here left to kill Don't want to go down like the settin' sun So let's break out of this town like a renegade Can't wait another minute I'm right here ready to run Don't you want to feel like a rebel Renegade on the run? Real live wire in the cross fire ridin' shotgun One-hundred miles an hour with the top rolled down Racin' the wind breakin' out this town Tryin' to get lost but don't want to be found yeah Here we go Here we go Can you hear the sound of the turnin' wheels Burnin' the road like it's never been down I'm breakin' out of this town like a renegade So baby get ready to run Don't have any time here left to kill Don't want to go down like the settin' sun So let's break out of this town like a renegade Can't wait another minute I'm right here ready to run Gonna ride tonight, ride tonight yeah Gonna ride tonight (gonna ride tonight), Gonna ride tonight (gonna ride tonight) Gonna ride tonight, hey, gonna ride tonight Can you hear the sound of the turnin' wheels Burnin' the road like it's never been down I'm breakin' out of this town like a renegade So baby get ready to run Don't have any time here left to kill Don't want to go down like the settin' sun So let's break out of this town like a renegade Can't wait another minute I'm right here ready to run Don't want to go down So let's break out of this town like a renegade Can't wait another minute I'm right here ready to run
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. DAUGHTRY, JOSH PAUL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Creator"Renegade" is a song by the American rock band Daughtry, fronted by American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released as the lead single for their third studio album, "Break the Spell," which was launched in 2011.
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Song Classification"Renegade" is classified as a hard rock song with distinctive heavy guitar riffs.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Renegade" reached number 38 on the Billboard Rock Songs Chart in the United States.
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Song MeaningThe song carries themes of rebellion and defiance, with lyrics encouraging listeners to break free from conventions and expectations.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Renegade" is approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Musical InfluenceDaughtry's "Renegade" has been compared to the sound of 1980s rock bands like Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, illustrating the band's diverse musical influences.
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Song Recording"Renegade" was produced by Howard Benson, who also worked with the band on their previous albums.
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SongwritingChris Daughtry co-wrote the song along with frequent collaborators Marti Frederiksen and Brett James.
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Music VideoThough not having an official music video, "Renegade" has a lyric video published on Daughtry's YouTube channel.
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Album SuccessDespite not being a top hit, "Renegade" helped bolster the album "Break the Spell," which debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 and was RIAA-certified gold.
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Live Performances"Renegade" has remained a favorite during Daughtry's live performances, with its energetic tempo and anthemic chorus.
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ReceptionThe song has been generally well-received by critics, with praise directed toward its energetic rock sound and Chris Daughtry's strong vocals.
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Streaming Services"Renegade" is available for streaming on various platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
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Tribute RenditionIn 2020, Chris Daughtry performed a tribute rendition of "Renegade" during a virtual concert.
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