No Rest for the Wicked
Lykke Li, Robin Schulz
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My one heart hurt another So only one life can't be enough Can you give me just another For that one who got away There'll be no rest for the wicked There's no song for the choir There's no hope for the weary If you let them win without a fight I let my good one down I let my true love die I had his heart but I broke it every time My one heart hurt another So only one life can't be enough Can you give me just another For that one who got away There'll be no rest for the wicked There's no song for the choir There's no hope for the weary If you let them win without a fight There'll be no rest for the wicked There's no song for the choir There's no hope for the weary If you let them win without a fight There'll be no rest There'll be no rest There'll be no rest
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Written by: Bjorn Yttling, Lykke Li Zachrisson
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11 facts about this song
Song Overview"No Rest for the Wicked" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li from her third studio album, "I Never Learn."
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Album ReleaseThe album "I Never Learn," containing the song "No Rest for the Wicked," was released on 2 May 2014.
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SongwritersThis song was co-written by Lykke Li and her long-time collaborator, Bjorn Yttling.
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Personal StoryLykke Li stated in interviews that "No Rest for the Wicked" and the entire "I Never Learn" album were heavily influenced by a serious breakup she experienced.
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Music Genre"No Rest for the Wicked" is characterized as indie pop and electro-pop.
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Chart Performance"No Rest for the Wicked" debuted at number 45 in the Flanders Ultratip chart in Belgium.
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Remix VersionThe song was also released as a remix featuring American rapper A$AP Rocky.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received praise from music critics for its heartbreaking lyrics and raw, emotional performance.
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Music VideoA music video for "No Rest for the Wicked" was released in April 2014, directed by Tarik Saleh, with Li herself handling the creative direction.
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SymbolismThe music video focuses on issues of intimacy, isolation, and identity, reflecting the tumultuous emotional states that Li underwent during the time of the album's creation.
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Live PerformancesLykke Li has performed "No Rest for the Wicked" in many music festivals and concerts around the world, demonstrating her intense emotional connection with the song.
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