"The Red" is a song by American

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band Chevelle. It is the fifth track and lead single from their major label debut, ''

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'', released in 2002. Former

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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

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where vocalist

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ascends a podium and sings the

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lyrics. The video then breaks to Chevelle performing the heavy

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under red lighting. The agitated seminar participants, which include band members Sam and

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, begin tossing folding chairs. By the end of the song, it is revealed that the fight happened to be just a daydream.

Critical reception

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'' ranked it the greatest Chevelle song.

Track listing

In other media

This song played during the nominee montage for Best Movie for '' The Ring'' at the

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. In 2021, the song was used at the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony for a video package commemorating the career of the class headliner Kane.

Charts

Certification

References

External links

YouTube video

The Red song facts
* Chevelle - Artist Chart History {{DEFAULTSORT:Red, The 2002 singles Chevelle (band) songs Songs written by Pete Loeffler Songs written by Sam Loeffler Song recordings produced by Garth Richardson 2002 songs Epic Records singles