"The Red" | ||||
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Single by Chevelle | ||||
from the album Wonder What's Next | ||||
Released | July 22, 2002 | |||
Format | CD | |||
Genre | Alternative metal | |||
Length | 3:58 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Writer(s) | Pete Loeffler, Sam Loeffler and Joe Loeffler. | |||
Producer(s) | GGGarth | |||
Chevelle singles chronology | ||||
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"The Red" is the breakthrough single from the band Chevelle. It is the fifth track and lead single from their major label debut, Wonder What's Next, released in 2002. Former Major League Baseball player Geoff Blum used "The Red" as his intro song when he came up to bat.
The song is about dealing with frustration and anger. Its music video depicts an anger management seminar where vocalist Pete Loeffler ascends a podium and sings the verse lyrics. The video then breaks to Chevelle performing the heavy chorus under red lighting. The agitated seminar participants, which include band members Sam and Joe, begin tossing folding chairs. By the end of the song, it is revealed that the fight happened to be just a dream.