Raise Your Weapon
Deadmau5
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Rippin' my heart was so easy, so easy Launch your assault now, take it easy Raise your weapon, raise your weapon, One word and it's over Rippin' through like a missile, Rippin' through my heart, Rob me of this love Raise your weapon, raise your weapon, and it's over Love your ego, you won't feel a thing Always number one, The pen with a bent wrist crooked king Sign away our peace, for your war One word and it's over Dropping your bombs now, on all we've built How does it feel now to watch it burn, burn, burn? Raise your weapons, raise your weapons, and its over Rippin' through like a missile, Rippin' through my heart, Rob me of this love Raise your weapon, raise your weapon, and it's over How does it feel now to watch it burn, burn, burn? Rippin' my heart was so easy, so easy Launch your assault now, take it easy Raise your weapon, raise your weapon, one word and it's over Rippin' through like a missile, Rippin' through my heart, Rob me of this love Raise your weapon, raise your weapon, and it's over Love your ego, you won't feel a thing Always number one, The pen with a bent wrist crooked king Sign away our peace, for your war One word and it's over Dropping your bombs now, on all we've built How does it feel now To watch it burn, burn, burn? Raise your weapons, raise your weapons, and its over
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Written by: CYDNEY SHEFFIELD, JOEL ZIMMERMAN, SONNY MOORE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Information"Raise Your Weapon" was released as a single on May 23, 2011, by Virgin Records. Deadmau5 later included the song in his album titled "4x4=12".
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Collaboration InformationThe single features vocals from Greta Svabo Bech. The collaboration resulted from an unexpected meeting between Deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, and Greta.
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Music GenreThe song blends trance, house, and dubstep genres. More specifically, the first part of the track leans toward progressive house while the latter part veers into dubstep.
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Award NominationIn 2012, "Raise Your Weapon" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Dance Recording category. This underlines the song's significant impact and popularity.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to be a commentary on the destructive nature of love and relationships. Its powerful lyrics and emotionally charged sound contributed to its vast appeal.
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Chart Performance"Raise Your Weapon" debuted at No. 14 on the UK's dance singles chart and hit No. 100 on the UK's main singles chart. In the U.S., it climbed to No. 117 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its global appeal.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Raise Your Weapon" by Canadian DJ "Madeon" was officially released in the same year. This remix helped increase the song's popularity, as Madeon was a rising star in the electronic music scene at the time.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, released in June 2011, used a mix of live-action scenes and animated elements to portray the song's passionate and dramatic lyrical theme.
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Live PerformanceDeadmau5 featured "Raise Your Weapon" in his performances, including the 2011 Lollapalooza festival, where it was warmly received by the audience.
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Musical Influence"Raise Your Weapon" is praised for its creative fusion of house and dubstep elements, making it a instrumental piece that influenced subsequent electronic music productions.
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