The song… Read Full Bio ↴“Renegades” is the second single off their debut album VHS.
The song was made explicitly for the purpose of a commercial tie-in with the 2015 Jeep Renegade. Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, approached Interscope Records requesting a song from an emerging band that would appeal to the millenial generation.
X Ambassadors and producer Alex da Kid were already working together on a similar concept, and returned a few days later with the song as we know it.
Renegades
X Ambassadors Lyrics
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Lost souls in revelry (hey)
Running wild and running free
Two kids, you and me (hey)
And I say, hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey, hey hey heyLiving like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades
Long live the pioneers
Rebels and mutineers (hey)
Go forth and have no fear
Come close and lend an ear (hey)
And I say, hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades
All hail the underdogs
All hail the new kids
All hail the outlaws (hey)
Spielbergs and Kubricks
It's our time to make a move
It's our time to make amends
It's our time to break the rules (hey)
Let's begin
And I say, hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegadesHey hey hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades
The song "Renegades" by X Ambassadors is a tribute to those who dare to be different and live life on their own terms. The lyrics describe a world where two people run away together, escaping from the constraints of society and living freely. The term "renegades" refers to those who reject the norms and expectations of society and create their own path.
The chorus of the song is a call to live life to the fullest, to embrace the spirit of adventure and be fearless in pursuing our dreams. The lines "Long live the pioneers / Rebels and mutineers" encourage listeners to be trailblazers and revolutionaries, to go against the grain and be pioneers in their own right.
The song also pays homage to those who have made an impact in their respective fields, such as directors Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick. The bridge of the song highlights the importance of taking action and making a difference, urging listeners to "make a move" and "break the rules." Overall, "Renegades" is an uplifting ode to those who march to the beat of their own drum and inspire others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Run away with me
Let's escape together
Lost souls in revelry
We're both lost, but we can find happiness in each other
Running wild and running free
We have no chains to hold us back
Two kids, you and me
We're both young and can have fun without worrying about the future
And I say hey, hey hey hey
Listen to what I have to say
Living like we're renegades
Living outside of society's rules
Renegades, renegades
We are rebels
Long live the pioneers
Cheers to the original thinkers
Rebels and mutineers
Those who challenge authority
Go forth and have no fear
Be bold and don't be afraid
Come close and lend an ear
Listen carefully to what I'm saying
All hail the underdogs
Praise to those who are underestimated
All hail the new kids
Respect to the new generation
All hail the outlaws
Salute to those who don't conform
Spielberg's and Kubrick's
Influential filmmakers
It's our time to make a move
We have a chance to take action
It's our time to make amends
We can fix our past mistakes
It's our time to break the rules
We can challenge the norms and do things differently
Let's begin
Let's start our rebellion
Leaving like we're renegades
We're departing from societal norms, just like rebels do
Renegades, renegades
We're proud to be rebellious
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Levin, Alexander Junior Grant, Casey Wakeley Harris, Noah G. Feldshuh, Samuel Nelson Harris
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@ganzorigkarmasonam3028
Run away-ay with me
Lost souls in revelry
Running wild and running free
Two kids, you and me
And I say
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Renegades
Renegades
Long live the pioneers
Rebels and mutineers
Go forth and have no fear
Come close and lend an ear
And I say
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Renegades
Renegades
All hail the underdogs
All hail the new kids
All hail the outlaws
Spielbergs and Kubricks
It's our time to make a move
It's our time to make amends
It's our time to break the rules
Let's begin
And I say
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Renegades
Renegades
@kadirelik5733
LYRICS
Run away-ay with me
Lost souls in revelry
Running wild and running free
Two kids, you and me
And I say
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Renegades
Renegades
Long live the pioneers
Rebels and mutineers
Go forth and have no fear
Come close and lend an ear
And I say
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Renegades
Renegades
All hail the underdogs
All hail the new kids
All hail the outlaws
Spielbergs and Kubricks…
@denki_
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It's our time to make a move
It's our time to make amends
It's our time break the rules
Let's begin...
And I say
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey
Livin' like we're renegades
Renegades
Renegades
@NihilisticRyder
Crazy how none of us will ever see each other in our lives, to whoever is reading this, have a good life.
@coco-xk9jv
Thanks you too! I'm sure we'll meet up again... look at the comments of one of your videos. ;)
@ginaratcliffe6428
YOU 2
@coco-xk9jv
I actually meant the discussion section
@Tucezz
u too bro
@dima_drago
І тобі удачі))
@kevinli1442
This song feels so nostalgic and sounds nostalgic even though it ain't that old.
@AnnettepSalmon
True---- the sound of free and easy
@utsavprabhakar5072
Can anyone tell me the name of thwir song which is very catchy and the the singer is reading from a burning newspaper..i am desperately looking for that song i dont even remember thr lyrics please help
@kendallbergstrom
@@utsavprabhakar5072 To me it sounds like "We didn't start the fire" by Billy Joel but that's probably not it.