Amsterdam
Imagine Dragons
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I'm sorry, mother I'm sorry, I let you down Well, these days I'm fine No these days I tend to lie I'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam Just by my left brain, just by the side of the Tin man I'm sorry, brother I'm sorry, I let cha down Well, these days you're fine No these days you tend to lie You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it It's hard, believe me I've tried But I keep coming up short I'm sorry, lover You're sorry, I bring you down Well, these days I try and these days I tend to lie Kinda thought I was a mystery and then I thought I wasn't meant to be You said yourself fantastically, "Congratulations you were all alone" Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it It's hard, believe me I've tried Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it It's hard, believe me I've tried But the rain won't fall for the both of us The sun won't shine on the both of us Believe me when I say, that I wouldn't have it any other way Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it It's hard, believe me I've tried But I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down And I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down And I keep coming up short
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Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Timeline"Amsterdam" is a track by the popular American rock band, Imagine Dragons, which was released on 4th September 2012 as part of their debut studio album, "Night Visions".
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Band LocationIronically, the American band named their song "Amsterdam" even though they're based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Album Success"Night Visions", the album containing "Amsterdam", made it to number two on the Billboard 200.
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Song InspirationLead singer Dan Reynolds has shared that this song is about his own life, and growing up in Las Vegas. The band chose the title "Amsterdam" because it serves as a symbol of freedom and a fresh start, which is what the song represents.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Amsterdam" still made its mark on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.
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Song DurationThe song runs for a total of four minutes and one second.
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Song Composition"Amsterdam" is known for its energetic rock sound, which features lead vocalist Dan Reynolds' powerful vocal performance, grounded by heavy drumming and bass guitar riffs.
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Live Performances"Amsterdam" is a staple track at many Imagine Dragons concerts and is one of the songs that the band played when they made their major festival debut at the Leeds and Reading Festivals in 2012.
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Producing CreditsThe song was produced by two of the top names in the music industry, Alex Da Kid and Brandon Darner.
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Fan ReceptionFans have consistently praised "Amsterdam" for its anthemic chorus and honest, relatable lyrics, making it a favorite among the band's extensive discography.
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Instrumental VersatilityDuring performances, Imagine Dragons often mix up the instruments for "Amsterdam", adding in extra percussion and acoustic elements for a different spin on the album version.
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