I Am an Outsider
| "I Am an Outsider" | |
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| Promotional single by Three Days Grace | |
| from the album Outsider | |
| Released | February 16, 2018 |
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| Length | 2:43 |
| Label | RCA |
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"I Am an Outsider" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. It was released as a promotional single from their sixth studio album Outsider on February 16, 2018.[3]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"I Am an Outside" was written by Barry Stock, Neil Sanderson, Matt Walst, Brad Wlast, Gavin Brown, Johnny Andrews and Meghan Patrick while production was handled by Howard Benson and Brown.[4] The song is about, "deciding that you don't want to be exposed to so many influences in your life and to people who have a negative influence on you."[5] The group wrote the song as they have previously written songs about being the odd person out and being comfortable with that.[5]
In an interview with Billboard, drummer Neil Sanderson stated:
"You want to be able to take a great big step backwards and view all the chaos and absurdity from a distance – 'I don't want to believe the same way, the same things you to just to sort of conform to anything. I want to have my own set of thoughts and my own set of feelings.' We've always kind of felt like that, I think."[6]
The song has been described as one of the group's more aggressive tracks, blending in heavy synth work and electronic music.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]Joshua Leep of Salute gave a positive review for the track stating, "It has raw, passionate vocals, driving guitar riffs, and a rhythm section that will flatten anyone to the floor." He also praised the songs lyrics that give a "message of strength and hope."[2]
Chart performance
[edit]"I Am an Outsider" debuted at number 47 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.[7] On the US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, the song peaked at number six.[8]
Personnel
[edit]Credits retrieved from album's liner notes.[9]
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Three Days Grace
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Production
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 47 |
References
[edit]- ^ Jack Press (March 8, 2018). "Album Review: Outsider – Three Days Grace". Distorted Sound. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Joshua Leep (March 9, 2018). "Review: Three Days Grace talk inner strength in 'Outsider'". Salute. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Listen To New Three Days Grace Song 'I Am An Outsider'". Blabbermouth.net. February 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "I Am an Outsider". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Graff, Gary (February 16, 2018). "Three Days Grace Debuts 'I Am An Outsider' From Upcoming Album: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Chad Childers (February 16, 2018). "Three Days Grace Reveal Defiant New Song 'I Am the Outsider,' Unveil Album Track Listing". Loudwire. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Three Days Grace Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Three Days Grace Chart History (Hard Rock Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Outsider (booklet). RCA Records. 2018.