Way Down We Go

Kaleo

About Way Down We Go

"Way Down We Go" is a song by Icelandic rock band Kaleo, released as the second single for their first studio album A/B by Elektra Records and Atlantic Records.


Year:
2016
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Father tell me, we get what we deserve
Oh we get what we deserve

And way down we go
Way down we go
Say way down we go
Way down we go

You let your feet run wild
Time has come as we all oh, go down
Yeah but for the fall oh, my
Do you dare to look him right in the eyes?

Cause they will run you down, down til the dark
Yes and they will run you down, down til you fall
And they will run you down, down til you go
Yeah so you can't crawl no more

And way down we go
Way down we go
Say way down we go
Cause they will run you down, down til you fall
Way down we go

Oh bab-bab-yeah
Wow baby
Baby
Bab, down we go
Yeah

And way down we go
Way down we go
Say way down we go
Way down we go

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Kaleo

Kaleo (stylized as KALEO) is an Icelandic blues rock band which formed in Mosfellsbær in 2012. It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jökull Júlíusson, drummer David Antonsson, bassist Daniel Kristjansson, lead guitarist Rubin Pollock and harmonicist Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson. They have released three studio albums, Kaleo (2013), A/B (2016), and Surface Sounds (2021), as well as the EP Glasshouse (2013). A/B has sold over one million albums worldwide. Its second single, "Way Down We Go", was certified double platinum in the US and reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart on 20 August 2016. Kaleo received a Grammy Award nomination in 2017 for Best Rock Performance for the song "No Good". more »

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Written by: Rubin Pollock, Daniel Aegir Kristjansson, David Nils Olof Antonsson, Jokull Juliusson

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Release Info
"Way Down We Go" was released on August 7, 2015, by Icelandic rock band Kaleo as part of their second studio album, 'A/B'.
Commercial Success
The song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and also appeared in the Hot Rock Songs chart at number 5 in 2016.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics, with many praising its melody and JJ Julius Son's soulful and bluesy vocals.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by band members JJ Julius Son (full name: Jökull Júlíusson), David Antonsson, Daniel Kristjansson, and Rubin Pollock.
Genre Classification
"Way Down We Go" is classified as indie rock, blues rock and folk rock, showing the band's diverse musical influences.
Certification
It was certified gold in Canada (Music Canada), double platinum in the United States (RIAA), and platinum in Italy (FIMI).
Musical Style
The song is known for its haunting melody, featuring a slow, powerful build-up punctuated by JJ Julius Son's emotive and gritty vocals.
Album Performance
"Way Down We Go" helped propel Kaleo's album 'A/B' to number 16 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating the song's significant contribution to the album's overall success.
Media Features
The song has been used in numerous television series, including "Blindspot", "Grey's Anatomy", "Suits", "Riverdale", and even in trailers for the film ‘Logan’.
Live Performances
Kaleo performed "Way Down We Go" live on several television shows, including Conan and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where it was praised for its atmospheric and intense delivery.
Music Video
The music video for "Way Down We Go" was filmed inside the volcano Thrihnukagigur in Iceland, symbolizing the song's introspective lyrics and moody tone.
Band's Background
The success of "Way Down We Go" helped Kaleo, which was founded in Iceland in 2012, to gain international recognition and allowed the band to break into the American music market.
Song's Inspiration
The dark and enigmatic tone of the song is said to reflect the band's experiences of relocating from Iceland to America and the challenges and struggles they faced during this period.

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