Comeback Kid

Sleigh Bells

About Comeback Kid

"Comeback Kid" is a song written and performed by noise pop duo Sleigh Bells, issued as the official lead single for their second album Reign of Terror (following the promotional single “Born to Lose”). The song was released January 17, 2012. On February 18, the band performed the song on Saturday Night Live.


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2012
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I know it’s hard but
You’ve gotta deal with it
Why don’t you look around
Show me what you’re made of
Don’t turn around
Go get your gun ready
Everyday there’s a way to do it just right

Don’t wanna take it and just say it as I saw
You’d never know, just where you gotta go
Don’t wanna take it and just say it as I saw
You’d never know, just where you gotta go
Don’t run away ‘cause that’s the deal with it
You gotta turn around, never let your guard down
I’ll see you but I know it’s gonna save you baby
You always run around breaking all the rules with it

I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win
You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid
I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win
You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid

You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day
You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day
I know it’s hard but
You’ve gotta deal with it
Why don’t you look around
Show me what you’re made of
Don’t turn around
Go get your gun ready
Everyday there’s a way to do it just right

I wanna take it and just say it as I saw
You never know, just where you gotta go
I wanna take it and just say it as I saw
You never know, just where you gotta go

You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day
You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day
I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win
You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid
I know you tried so hard, but you can’t even win
You gotta try a little harder, you’re the comeback kid

You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day
You’re gone away but, you’ll come back some day

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Sleigh Bells

Sleigh Bells is an American noise pop musical duo from Brooklyn, New York City, formed in 2008. The duo consists of Derek Edward Miller (guitar) and Alexis Krauss (vocals). After signing to N.E.E.T. Recordings and Mom+Pop, Sleigh Bells released their debut album, Treats, on May 11, 2010. Their follow-up album, Reign of Terror, was released on February 21, 2012. more »

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Written by: Derek Edward Miller, Sydney Alexis Krauss

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Genre Classification
"Comeback Kid" is a song by the American noise pop musical duo Sleigh Bells. It falls under the genres of indie rock, noise pop and electronica.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in the sophomore album of Sleigh Bells titled "Reign of Terror," which was released in the year 2012.
Song Release
The single "Comeback Kid" was made available for purchase online on January 17, 2012.
Pre-release Promotion
Prior to the release of "Reign of Terror", a track from the album called "Born To Lose" was made available to the public as a teaser. However, "Comeback Kid" was the first official single from the album.
Song Composition
The song integrates multiple unique elements including melodic guitar layers, pounding drums, and singer Alexis Krauss' sweet-yet-ferocious vocal delivery.
Video Release
The music video for "Comeback Kid" was released on Sleigh Bells’ official YouTube channel on January 31, 2012.
Lyrics Concept
The lyrics of "Comeback Kid" are about gaining strength from adversity, justifying its title.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, with many praising its mixture of pop accessibility and heavy, noisy instrumentation.
Live Performance
Sleigh Bells notably performed "Comeback Kid" live on televisions shows like Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Album's Success
The song was part of the "Reign of Terror" album, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, further validating the success of "Comeback Kid."
Songwriters
The members of Sleigh Bells, Derek E. Miller and Alexis Krauss, are the songwriters for "Comeback Kid."
Production
Production for the song and the entire "Reign of Terror" album was handled by member Derek E. Miller. This gave the song its unique sound, blending the noise pop and indie rock genres.
Song Influence
Allegedly, some of the thematic elements in the song, as well as in the entire "Reign of Terror" album were influenced by Miller's personal experiences, including the death of his father.
Commercial Performance
"Comeback Kid" became one of the most recognized tracks from the album, receiving airplay on multiple radio stations and making it onto several end-of-year best song lists.
Artwork
The album art for “Comeback Kid” shows members of the band, adding a personalized touch to the single.

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