Violence

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"Violence" is a song by Canadian musician Grimes and American DJ i_o. It was released on September 5, 2019, as the second single from her upcoming fifth studio album Miss Anthropocene.


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I am, like, begging for you baby
Makes you wanna party
Wanna break up
Baby, it's violence, violence
Baby, it's violence

But can't see what I see
You can't see what I see
Cause you, ha, ha
You feed off hurting me, hurting me, ha

I am, like, begging for you baby
Makes you wanna party, wanna wake up
Baby, it's violence, violence
Baby, it's violence

You can't see what I see
You can't see what I see
Cause you, ha, ha
You feed on hurting me, off hurting me
Oh, ha

You wanna make me bad
Make me bad
And I like it like that, and I like it like that
You wanna make me bad, pay me back
Said I like it like that, said I like it like that

I am, like, begging for you baby
Makes you wanna party, wanna wake up
Baby, it's violence, violence
Baby, it's violence

But you can't see what I see
You can't see what I see
Cause you, ha, ha
You feed off hurting me, off hurting me, oh, me, oh, me

You wanna make me bad, make me bad
And I like it like that, and I like it like that
You wanna paint me bad, pay me back
Said I like it like that, said I like it like that
You wanna make me bad, make me bad
And I like it like that, and I like it like that
You wanna paint me bad, pay me back
Said I like it like that, said I like it like that

You wanna, make me, make me, make me, make me, make me
And I like it like that, and I like it like that
You wanna pay me, pay me, pay me back, pay me back
Said I like it like that, said I like it like that

(Me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh)
And I like it like that, and I like it like that
(Me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh, me, oh)
And I like it like that

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Grimes

Claire Boucher (born March 17, 1988), better known by her stage name Grimes, is a Canadian artist, musician, and music video director. A native of Vancouver, Grimes began recording experimental music while attending McGill University in Montréal, where she became involved with the underground electronic and industrial music scene. more »

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Written by: Claire Boucher, Garrett Lockhart

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Composition
"Violence" is an electronic-pop song composed and produced by Grimes, a Canadian musician and visual artist. The song incorporates elements of techno and music styles typically found in nightclubs.
Release Date
The Canadian artist released "Violence" on September 5, 2019, as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Miss Anthropocene.
Collaboration
"Violence" marked Grimes' first collaboration with the DJ and producer i_o, who produced the track with her.
Music Video
The music video for "Violence" is directed by Grimes herself, exhibiting her skills in both music and visual arts. It shows Grimes and a group of background dancers performing choreographed movements with swords - a concept that aligns with the song’s title.
Track Themes
"Violence" is a song about abusive relationships, using metaphors to relay the message. The lyrics suggest a complex relationship between the abuser and the victim, as Grimes sings about being "in love with" her abuser.
Critical Reception
The track was critically praised for its production and thought-provoking lyrics. It was lauded for its energetic instrumental and Grimes's ethereal vocals.
Song Length
The song spans over 3 and a half minutes, standing as one of her more conventionally structured songs.
Chart Performance
"Violence" entered the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart at number 39 on the week of February 8, 2020.
Performance Routines
For live performances, Grimes included self-choreographed sword-fighting routines as a part of her dance accompaniment.
Tragic Event
The song takes a sad note as i_o, who co-produced the song, passed away in 2020 at the age of 30. However, his work on "Violence" is remembered as a highlight of his career.

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