I Am an Outsider | |
Type: | Promotional single |
Artist: | Three Days Grace |
Album: | Outsider |
Label: | RCA |
"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.[1]
"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.[2] 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."[3] The group wrote the song as they have previously written songs about being the odd person out and being comfortable with that.[3]
In an interview with Billboard, drummer Neil Sanderson stated:
The song has been described as one of the group's more aggressive tracks, blending in heavy synth work and electronic music.
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."
"I Am an Outsider" debuted at number 47 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. On the US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, the song peaked at number six.[4]
Credits retrieved from album's liner notes.[5]
Three Days Grace
Production