Black and White
Static-X
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Lost in my own World Lost in my own World Lost in my Lost in my own World Lost in my own World Lost in my Getting to the right Getting to the wrong Getting mine Getting to the right Getting to the wrong Getting high Losing your mind Losing your mind It's blurring It's fading Your soul's on fire It's black and white Burning inside Burning inside Burning into white Burning inside Burning inside Burning into night Yourself collides Yourself collides Yourself into mine Yourself collides Yourself collides Yourself splinters like Losing your mind Losing your mind It's blurring It's fading Your soul's on fire It's black and white Blurring the light Blurring the light It's ours for the taking Flickering colors It's black and white
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Written by: AUSTIN BROWN, ANDREW CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE, MAXWELL OLIVER SAVAGE, SEAN MATTHEW YEATON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Black and White" was created by American industrial metal band Static-X, which formed in 1994.
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Album ReleaseThis song was released as a part of the band's second studio album titled "Machine" on May 22, 2001.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics and tone are often considered to reflect themes of aggression and power, common in the band's music.
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Chart Success"Black and White" peaked at no. 38 on the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks list, making it one of Static-X's most successful songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song, directed by Paul R. Brown, received regular airplay on MTV2 upon its release.
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Lead SingerThe song was led by the band's late frontman Wayne Static, who was known for his unique hairstyle and deep, gravelly voice.
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Live Performances"Black and White" was often included in the band's setlist during performances, signifying its popularity with fans and the band themselves.
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Lyrics ControversySome individuals have speculated that the lyrics contain subtle social commentary, although the band members have never confirmed this.
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Band DisbandmentThis song marked one of the peaks of Static-X, who disbanded in 2013 following disputes among band members. They later reformed in 2018 despite the death of Wayne Static in 2014.
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Sound DesignThe sound of "Black and White" is often noted for its combination of aggressive guitars and drums with electronic elements – a characteristic sound of Static-X.
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