I See Red (Everybody Loves an Outlaw song)
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| "I See Red" | ||||
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| Single by Everybody Loves An Outlaw | ||||
| Released | October 31, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
| Label | Columbia Records | |||
| Songwriter | Robbie Nevil | |||
| Producer | Robbie Nevil | |||
| Everybody Loves An Outlaw singles chronology | ||||
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"I See Red" is a song by American alt-country duo Everybody Loves an Outlaw, consisting of Bonnie and Taylor Sims.[1][2] Originally released in 2018, the song gained global prominence in 2020 after its inclusion in the Polish erotic drama film 365 Days.[3] The track's bluesy rock sound and themes of betrayal led to it becoming a viral hit on platforms like TikTok and Spotify, garnering over 400M streams.[4]
The song was written by Bonnie and Taylor Sims alongside producer Robbie Nevil. It was first released on October 31, 2018 as part of their debut EP, also titled I See Red, under Extreme Music.[5][6] Following its viral success in 2020, the duo signed a record deal with Columbia Records, which re-released the single on July 31, 2020.[7][8]
"I See Red" is a mid-tempo blues-rock and pop-rock song featuring gritty vocals and heavy guitar instrumentation.[9] Lyrically, the song explores themes of infidelity and vengeful anger, with the narrator describing catching their partner cheating and subsequently "seeing red".[10][11] The track incorporates a beat inspired by Cher's 1966 song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)".
Live performances and covers
The duo recorded a live version of the song at The Village Studios in Los Angeles in 2023.[12] The song has been widely covered, most notably by Tampa singer Villa in 2020 and Kristen Cruz during her audition on America's Got Talent in 2022.[13][14] Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin performed a Viennese waltz to "I See Red" as part of Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween-themed competition.[15]