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from their second studio album, ''

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''. It was released on September 17, 2010, and includes a B-side called "Honest Eyes", which was also released as a stand-alone digital single. Both of the songs were written some band members and Josh Wilbur and produced by Wilbur and

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Music video

On December 20, 2010, the band released the music video for the song. It contains live footage shot by the band during their fall 2010 tour. On the same day, the band also released a similar live video for their old single "Warriors of Time" from their previous album ''

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''.

Live performance

The song was performed live for the first time on September 24, 2010, at the Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina, while supporting

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. On that night, the band also played another new song called "Let It Out".

Sound

The sound is much different from the band's previous album ''

''. This can be heard mostly due to Gabriel Garcia's change in vocal style, which is now much darker. The

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influence is no longer present, and the sound is more melodic, heavier and a bit slower than the previous album. It also features

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elements such as a breakdown and

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Trivia

*It is the first Black Tide single to include rhythm guitarist Austin Diaz. *The song's working title was "Austin's Nightmare".

Track listing

CD single

Digital single

Charts

Personnel

* Gabriel Garcia: vocals, lead guitar * Austin Diaz: rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Zakk Sandler: bass, vocals * Steven Spence: drums, percussion

References

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