Renegades

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About Renegades

"Renegades" is a song by American rock band X Ambassadors. It was released as the second single from the band's debut studio album VHS on March 3, 2015. It peaked inside the top ten in ten countries, including France, Germany, Canada and Poland, where it reached number one. In the United States, the song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The song was nominated for the "Top Rock Song" award at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.


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2016
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Run away with me
Lost souls and reverie
Running wild and running free
Two kids, you and me

And I say
Hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades

Long live the pioneers
Rebels and mutineers
Go forth and have no fear
Come close the end is near

And I say hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades

All hail the underdogs
All hail the new kids
All hail the outlaws
Spielberg's and Kubrick's

It's our time to make a move
It's our time to make amends
It's our time to break the rules
Let's begin

And I say hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Leaving like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades

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X Ambassadors

X Ambassadors (also stylized XA) is an American rock band from Ithaca, New York. Its members currently include lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Their most notable songs include "Jungle", "Renegades", and "Unsteady". The band's debut full-length album, VHS, was released on June 30, 2015. more »

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Written by: Adam Levin, Alexander Junior Grant, Casey Wakeley Harris, Noah G. Feldshuh, Samuel Nelson Harris

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Renegades" was released on March 3, 2015, as the second single from X Ambassadors' debut studio album, "VHS."
Performance in Charts
The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Commercial Use
"Renegades" became incredibly popular following its use in a commercial for the Jeep Renegade, aiding in its ascent on the charts.
Inspiration
The band's keyboardist Casey Harris, who is visually impaired, was a significant source of inspiration for the song. The lyrics appreciate the strength of people who live with disabilities and performs their life tasks regardless.
Critical Reception
Critics generally gave positive reviews to "Renegades," praising its catchy and motivating melody, introspective lyrics, and heartfelt performance.
Certifications
The song received multi-platinum certifications in several countries, including 3x Platinum in the US and 4x Platinum in Canada.
Song Genre
"Renegades" is primarily an indie rock song, containing elements of folk-pop and alternative rock.
Music Video
The music video for "Renegades" was released on May 27, 2015, and features people living with disabilities overcoming their challenges and succeeding in various pursuits. It adds further depth to the empowering message of the song.
Production
The song was produced by Alex da Kid, a renowned record producer who has worked with other high-profile artists, such as Imagine Dragons and Rihanna.
Popularity Outside of US
Apart from its success in the US, the song also enjoyed significant popularity in other countries, topping the charts in Germany and Poland, and peaking within the top ten in several other countries.
Songwriting
Members of X Ambassadors – Sam Harris, Casey Harris, and Noah Feldshuh, along with Alex da Kid – are credited as the songwriters of "Renegades."
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Renegades," most notably Sucker for Pain, Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.

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