White Lies - Take It Out on Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the inspiration behind the song 'Take It Out on Me' by White Lies?

   The song was inspired by a madcap social networker on Instagram who commented on a friend's photos in pseudo-Biblical verse. Charles Cave, the bassist, turned the random numbers the user quoted in their videos into a song.

2. What was the song 'Take It Out on Me' initially titled?

   The song was initially called '89-1-3' before it was renamed 'Take It Out on Me'.

3. Who directed the music video for 'Take It Out on Me'?

   The music video was directed by Mexican feature film director David Pablos.

4. What notable awards has the director of 'Take It Out on Me' music video won?

   David Pablos won Best Director and Best Original Screenplay at the Ariel Awards in Mexico for his film 'Las Elegidas'.

5. What themes are present in the music video for 'Take It Out on Me'?

   The music video for 'Take It Out on Me' features strong religious imagery and is a reinterpretation of traditional stories of saints set in modern-day Tijuana. It also includes elements from the film 'Theorem' by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

6. Which member of White Lies makes a cameo in the music video?

   White Lies frontman Harry McVeigh makes a cameo appearance in the music video for 'Take It Out on Me'.