"Another Life" is a song by American metalcore band Motionless in White. Written by vocalist Chris "Motionless" Cerulli, Drew Fulk, and Josh Strock, it was produced by Drew Fulk and Cerulli himself and featured on the band's 2019 fifth studio album Disguise. The song was also released as the fourth single from the album on January 21, 2020.[2]
| "Another Life" | ||||
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| Single by Motionless in White | ||||
| from the album Disguise | ||||
| Released | January 21, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge[1] | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
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| "Another Life" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics
edit"Another Life" was written by Chris "Motionless" Cerulli, Drew Fulk and Josh Strock and composed by the band. The song is a prequel to "Eternally Yours" from their previous album Graveyard Shift.[3] These two songs talk about two people who meet and fall in love in a "metaphorical afterlife", which symbolizes the ability to love someone else after a painful loss loving ("Eternally Yours"), and the pain they had to endure to get over the previous relationship and be able to love each other ("Another Life").[4]
Music video
editThe music video for "Another Life" was released on December 4, 2019 before the song became an official single a month later. Directed by Max Moore, the video shows a man remembering the best moments with his former partner after their breakup;[5] played by Stitch D of The Defiled fame and current Lowlives frontman and his real life wife, Nina Kate respectively.
Other versions
editOn May 1, 2020 the band released a remix of the song made by Beartooth vocalist and former Attack Attack! vocalist Caleb Shomo.[6] On August 10, 2020, the band released an EP that included a reimagined version of the song in collaboration with Estonian singer Kerli.[7]
Personnel
edit- Chris "Motionless" Cerulli – lead vocals, songwriter
- Ryan Sitkowski – lead guitar
- Ricky "Horror" Olson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, bass
- Vinny Mauro – drums, percussion
- Justin Morrow – bass, backing vocals (only music video)
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 41 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Levinger, Blair (June 19, 2019). "Album Review: Motionless in White – Disguise". Retrieved July 20, 2023.
'"Holding Onto Smoke" and "Another Life" are the album's most somber songs. Ballad-liked "Holding Onto Smoke" finds Motionless struggling to pull himself up from rock-bottom, while "Another Life" is an angsty, guilt-ridden break-up song. Both songs pack a good deal of raw emotional punch, but unfortunately, I do think they both sound a bit dated. They crib largely from 2000's post-grunge, but unlike the nu-metal tracks or "Brand New Numb," aren't quite innovative or playful enough to make the throwback style feel fresh.'
- ^ "Motionless In White Explore 'Another Life' In New Music Video". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Chris Motionless of Motionless In White". MayTheRockBeWithYou. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ Motionless In White - Eternally Yours (Commentary) on YouTube
- ^ "Motionless In White Launch Video For 'Another Life'". Dead Press!. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ "Motionless in White – Another Life (Caleb Shomo Remix)". Apple Music. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Motionless in White – Another Life / Eternally Yours: Motion Picture Collection". Apple Music. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ "Motionless in White Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Motionless in White Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Motionless in White – Another Life". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 27, 2022.