You Got Spirit, Kid
Coheed and Cambria
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You, you keep screaming from the top of your lungs Mister Who-gives-a-shit, just shut up The podium is all yours, go right ahead The plastic king of castle polyethylene Go on time to be a good little pig You're worth it, or you're so, so 'Cause when the rug gets pulled out from underneath Just embrace the fall Oh you got spirit, kid You're number one Go on living that farce 'Cause nobody gives a f*ck who you are You, I'll never have the chance that you got No, I won't dwell, I'll just accept I'll be, I'll be forgotten 'Cause when the rug gets pulled out from underneath Just embrace the fall Oh you got spirit, kid You're number one Go on living that farce 'Cause nobody gives a f*ck who you are So why are you crying? So why are you crying? You’ve got the world You’ve got the world To command 'Cause when the rug gets pulled out from underneath Just embrace the fall Oh you got spirit, kid You're number one Go on living that farce 'Cause nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, no-o-o Nobody gives a f*ck Nobody gives Nobody gives a f*ck 'Cause nobody gives a f*ck who you are
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"You Got Spirit, Kid" is by the American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria which was formed in 1995.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of their 8th studio album called "The Color Before the Sun" that was released in 2015.
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SignificanceIt was the first single off the album and thus heralded a new phase for the band in terms of their musical development.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard's US Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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Thematic DepartureThe song, as well as the entire album, marked a departure from the band's previous albums. All their earlier albums were concept-oriented and fell within the realm of the band’s sci-fi storyline, "The Amory Wars". However, this song and album, in general, rose from the personal experiences of the lead vocalist, Claudio Sanchez.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics are about being humble, yet steadfast in achieving one’s goals, regardless of the criticisms or derision one might face.
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CompositionThe song's sound is pop-inspired that showcases a departure from the band's usual progressive rock to a more general alternative rock which was known to have surprised many of their fans.
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Music VideoThe entertaining music video for the song, released in August 2015, shows the band members in school, trying to get back at the popular kids.
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Critical ReceptionThe release received generally positive reviews from critics for its catchiness and the band's ability to step outside their usual thematic boundaries.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "You Got Spirit, Kid" has often featured in the band's live performances, becoming a favorite among fans.
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