Headstrong

Trapt

About Headstrong

"Headstrong" is the debut single by American rock band Trapt and the lead single from their 2002 self-titled debut album. It is a confrontational song about starting a fight. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock (one week on July 26, 2003) and Modern Rock (five weeks on May 31, 2003) charts and No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as No. 1 on the singles recurrent charts. It crossed over to mainstream pop radio, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40. The song also won two Billboard Music Awards in 2003 for "Best Modern Rock Track" and "Best Rock Track". "Headstrong" was rated the No. 1 alternative song and No. 8 rock song of the decade of the 2000s by Billboard.[1] In 2018, an official poll by Ultimate Guitar saw the site's users rate "Headstrong" as having the fourth worst riff of all time.  


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Circling your head contemplating everything you ever said
Now I see the truth I got a doubt
A different motive in your eyes and now I'm out
See you later
I see your fantasies
You wanna make it a reality baby paved in gold
See inside, inside of our heads yeah
Well now that's over

I see your motives inside
Decisions to hide

Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong we're Headstrong
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
This is not where you belong

I can't give everything away
I won't give everything away

Conclusions manifest your first impressions got to be your very best
I see you're full of shit is not so right
That's how you play I guess you get through every night
Now that's over
I see your fantasies
You wanna make it a reality
Paved in gold
See inside, inside of our heads
Well now that's over

I see your motives inside
And your decisions to hide

Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on any one
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong, we're headstrong
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
And this is not where you belong
Where you belong

I can't give everything away
This is not where you belong
I won't give everything away

I know I know all about
I know I know all about
I know I know all about
I know I know all about
Your motives inside
And your decision to hide

Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong,we're headstrong
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
And this is not where you belong
Where you belong
This is not where you belong

I can't give everything away
This is not where you belong
I won't give everything away
Where you belong
This is not where you belong

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Trapt

Trapt is an American rock band that formed in Los Gatos, California in August 1997. The group is composed of lead singer Chris Taylor Brown, lead guitarist Robb Torres, and bass guitarist Peter Charell. They have released five studio albums to date: Amalgamation (1999), Trapt (2002), Someone in Control (2005), Only Through the Pain (2008) and No Apologies (2010). The band is based in Los Angeles. They are best known for their hit "Headstrong". more »

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Written by: Peter Charell, Simon Ormandy, Chris Brown

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Headstrong" was released on November 5, 2002.
Album Name
The song is part of the album "Trapt", which is the band's second studio album and major-label debut.
Chart Position
"Headstrong" became a very successful single, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock (Mojo) and Modern Rock (Radio Songs) charts.
Certification
The song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Critical Reception
"Headstrong" has generally received positive reviews from music critics and is considered Trapt's best-known song.
Pop Culture Reference
The song has appeared in numerous TV shows and video games, including "Madden NFL 2003" and "Dragon Ball Z".
Band Lineup
The members of Trapt during the recording of this song were Chris Taylor Brown (lead vocals), Simon Ormandy (guitar), Peter Charell (bass guitar), and Aaron 'Monty' Montgomery (drums).
Songwriting
All the members of the band contributed to the songwriting of "Headstrong".
Music Video
The iconic music video for "Headstrong" was directed by Brian Scott Weber.
Genre
"Headstrong" fits into the genre of alternative metal and nu-metal.
Awards and Honors
The song was nominated for Best Rock Song in the 2003 Billboard Music Awards.
Sales
As of 2020, the single "Headstrong" has sold over 2 million copies.
Influences
The band cites bands like Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots, and Tool as their influences.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Headstrong" are interpreted as a portrayal of personal growth and standing up for oneself.
Live Performances
"Headstrong" is a crowd favorite, and it is often played last during Trapt’s live concerts.

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