Lip Gloss and Black
Lip Gloss and Black is the second single from American metalcore band Atreyu's debut album, Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses released in 2002. The song features the lyrics "Live, Love, Burn, Die" which has become one of Atreyu's signature phrases and one of Alex Varkatzas's most noted lyrics. The song itself was one of the first Atreyu songs to gain them mainstream attention, with the video being played extensively on MTV2 and Uranium.
| "Lip Gloss and Black" | ||||
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| Single by Atreyu | ||||
| from the album Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses | ||||
| Released | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 5:05 | |||
| Label | Victory Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dan Jacobs, Travis Miguel, Brandon Saller, Chris Thompson, Alex Varkatzas | |||
| Producer(s) | Eric Rachel | |||
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Music video
The music video features footage of bondage between two loved ones, intercut with footage of the band performing at the Showcase Theatre in Corona, California.[1] While previous bass player Chris Thompson performs in the video, future and current Atreyu bass player, Mark McKnight, is seen in the crowd during the performance.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Lip Gloss and Black" (radio edit) | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Lip Gloss and Black" (album version) | 5:05 |
Personnel
- Atreyu
- Alex Varkatzas – lead vocals
- Dan Jacobs – lead guitar
- Travis Miguel – rhythm guitar
- Chris Thomson – bass
- Brandon Saller – drums, clean vocals
- Additional personnel
- Jaime Boepple – piano