Lash Out
Alice Merton
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I can feel it on the back of my tongue All of the words getting trapped in my lungs Heavy like a stone, waiting for the river to run I wanna lash out I wanna let it out 'Cause I can feel it on the back of my tongue On the back of my tongue Oh, hard to hold this fire inside me All I know, sometimes it's frightening Hard to hold this fire inside me Oh, oh oh, it's not really like me to lash out I gotta let it out I wanna lash out I wanna lash out I got something to say, might start a riot Rip that tape from my mouth, I won't be quiet 'Cause everything is nothing 'Til you realise it's something you want I wanna lash out I wanna let it out 'Cause I can feel it on the back of my tongue On the back of my tongue Oh, hard to hold this fire inside me All I know, sometimes it's frightening Hard to hold this fire inside me Oh, oh oh, it's not really like me to lash out I gotta let it out I wanna lash out I gotta let it out I can't be the cork, come out of the bottle I can't be the cork, come out of the bottle I can't be the cork, come out of the bottle I can't be the cork, come out of the bottle Lash out I wanna let it out 'Cause I can feel it on the back of my tongue On the back of my tongue Oh, hard to hold this fire inside me All I know, sometimes it's frightening Hard to hold this fire inside me Oh, oh oh, it's not really like me to lash out I wanna let it out I wanna lash out I wanna let it out I gotta lash out
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Written by: Dave Richard Bassett, Alice Merton
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12 facts about this song
Song Status"Lash Out" is a popular song by German-Canadian-English singer Alice Merton.
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Album ContributionThe song is included in her debut studio album "Mint".
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Release DateIt was released as a single on 6th March 2018.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the charts, making it to number 23 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
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Production TeamLike most of Alice Merton's songs, "Lash Out" was co-written and produced along with her longtime collaborator Nicolas Rebscher.
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Song ThemeThe song speaks about the need to react and defend oneself when feeling oppressed or repressed. It's about releasing pent-up emotions.
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Music VideoThe video for "Lash Out" was released on April 30, 2018. It shows Merton dancing and singing in different settings, reflecting the defiant spirit of the song.
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Live PerformancesAlice Merton has performed "Lash Out" live in several settings. She sang it at The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2018.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its impressive vocal performance, strong instrumentation, and lyrical content addressing personal empowerment.
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Song Influence"Lash Out" has been used in different media outlets, for instance in the racing video game, Asphalt 9: Legends. It has also been covered by other artists and bands, broadening its influence in the music scene.
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Personal SignificanceIn an interview with Billboard, Merton stated that "Lash Out" was very personal to her, as it embodied the frustrations and struggles she faced while trying to fit into the music industry.
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Spotify StreamsAs of February 2022, "Lash Out" has over 30 million streams on Spotify, indicating its continued popularity among audiences globally.
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