Renegades
X Ambassadors
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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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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."
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Performance in ChartsThe song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Commercial Use"Renegades" became incredibly popular following its use in a commercial for the Jeep Renegade, aiding in its ascent on the charts.
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InspirationThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally gave positive reviews to "Renegades," praising its catchy and motivating melody, introspective lyrics, and heartfelt performance.
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CertificationsThe song received multi-platinum certifications in several countries, including 3x Platinum in the US and 4x Platinum in Canada.
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Song Genre"Renegades" is primarily an indie rock song, containing elements of folk-pop and alternative rock.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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ProductionThe 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.
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Popularity Outside of USApart 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.
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SongwritingMembers of X Ambassadors – Sam Harris, Casey Harris, and Noah Feldshuh, along with Alex da Kid – are credited as the songwriters of "Renegades."
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Renegades," most notably Sucker for Pain, Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.
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