Living Out Loud

## **Living Out Loud**Single by Brooke Candy

"*We're gonna make some noise*"
—Margaret
"**Living Out Loud**"is a song by American recording artist Brooke Candy featuring Australian singer Sia, released on 3 February 2017. The song was set to be the lead single from Candy's unreleased studio album *Daddy Issues*. The KDA remix version of the track was released on December 16, 2016, while the original and proper single version of the track was made available for download and streaming on 3 February 2017.

## Background and composition

Candy recorded the song in 2014. She told about working with songwriter and featured artist Sia: "To work with, Sia is very precise, very fast, and very cerebral. Watching her do something is like watching a real artist work. She doesn't overthink anything, it's stream of consciousness, and that's really inspiring. She's definitely one of the women in pop music that's at the forefront of re-adjusting some things and changing the landscape."

About the creative process and the song's creation, Candy also stated: "Sia took the reins writing it over two and a half years ago, and I recorded it then. We've mixed and remixed it, and we waited for the right moment [to release it]. I like the sonic composition of it, and it's interesting having me and Sia sing back and forth to each other. At the time I was getting sober, thinking about changing my lifestyle, finding happiness… So it resonated with me because I was looking for that."

Bradley Stern of *PopCrush* noted the song as an exploration of pop music for Candy, which differed from her typical rapping. *Nylon* stated that the production of the song consists on "sugary pop synths" and "danceable club beats" while Justin Moran from *Out* described it as "power-pop". Lyrically, "Living Out Loud" uses a countdown form, and discusses substance abuse.

In an interview with magazine *Bullett*, Candy told about the song: ""Living Out Loud" was a big part of me when I made it—it's such a good song and I love performing it. But now I'm just focused on raw, gritty, back to basics righteous rap music."

## Critical reception

*Wonderland* described "Living Out Loud" as "fearlessly creative", and "infectiously upbeat and uplifting". Bradley Stern from *PopCrush* noted Candy's change of direction musically, and gave the song a positive review, saying, "what's wrong with exploring new territory anyway? She’s just living out loud — after all, its the only way she knows how". Justin Moran of *Out* considered the song to be "Candy's first opportunity to break into mainstream music." In contrast, Mike Wass from Idolator gave a negative review of the song, comparing it with elevator music and called it "[a] chessy pop anthem", opining that it was "really bad".

## Music video

The song's official music video was released on 27 March 2017. It was directed by Simon Cahn and produced by Sarah Park. The video features Candy, as well as a group of people dressing confidently in high-necked, white lace gowns and wearing low-top sneakers. Candy appears crawling around on the ground and riding a motorcycle while performing "wheelies". Sia's persona is represented via backup dancers wearing ivory corsets and her trademark black-and-blond wig. The video has been described as "empowering" and "inclusive". Candy has been noted to show a softer presentation of herself, in comparison to her prior work, as well as resembling Madonna" in her early career.

## Track listing

**Digital download**

1. "Living Out Loud" – 4:21

**KDA Remix**

1. "Living Out Loud" (KDA Remix) – 3:41

**The Remixes, Vol. 1**

1. "Living Out Loud" (Oskar Flood Remix) – 3:46
2. "Living Out Loud" (Madison Mars Remix) – 4:10
3. "Living Out Loud" (John "J-C" Carr Remix) – 3:20

**The Remixes, Vol. 2**

1. "Living Out Loud" (NOTD Remix) – 3:23
2. "Living Out Loud" (Yall Remix) – 3:23
3. "Living Out Loud" (KDA Extended Mix) – 6:17

## Personnel

Taken from digital download liner notes.

* Jesse Shatkin – bass, engineer, keyboards, producer, programmer,
* Geoffrey Earley – composer, lyricist
* Sia Furler – composer, lyricist, vocals
* Priscilla Hamilton – composer, lyricist
* Greg Kurstin – composer, lyricist, piano, recording engineer
* Chris Galland – engineer
* Sam Spiegel – engineer
* Robin Florent – assistant engineer
* Jeff Jackson – assistant engineer
* Bernie Grundman – masterer
* Manny Marroquin – mixer
* Peter Mokran – mixer
* Kuk Harrell – recording engineer, vocal producer
* Rob Kleiner – recording engineer
* Brooke Candy – vocals

## Lyrics

Twenty-five ounces in a bottle of wine

Twenty-four hours it's a day at a time

Twenty-three lived a hell of a life

Twenty-two such a blur, it's passing me by

Twenty-one I caught a glimpse of the light

Twenty drinks later in the back of a ride

Nineteen momma kicked me outta the house

Eighteen minutes 'till you bail me out

Seventeen magazine was telling the truth

When they said we all have issues

Just thinking out loud

Screaming so loud

Foolish and proud

Living out loud

Living out loud

Out loud

No, nothing can stop me now

(Gonna live out loud)

And no one can break me down

(Gonna live out loud)

I'm screaming my demons out

(Gonna live out loud)

'Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

(Ooh)

'Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

(Ooh), Living out loud is the only way I know how

Sixteen candle's, yeah, I'm faking my age

Fifteen minutes till they need me on stage

Fourteen K I would have done it for free

Thirteen roses and they bought them for me

Twelve step program but I don't like to walk

Eleven wet kisses just to get me to talk

Ten fingers when you're holding my hand

Nine, Eight, Seven she lives

Just thinking out loud

Screaming so loud

Foolish and proud

Living out loud

Living out loud

Out loud

No, nothing can stop me now

(Gonna live out out loud)

And no one can break me down

(Gonna live out loud)

I'm screaming my demons out

(Gonna live out loud)

'Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

(Ooh)

'Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

(Ooh), Living out loud is the only way I know how

I gotta live out loud, out loud

Yeah living out loud, is the only way I know how

Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

No, nothing can stop me now

(Gonna live out out loud)

And no one can break me down

(Gonna live out loud)

I'm screaming my demons out

(Gonna live out loud)

'Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

(Ooh)

'Cause living out loud, is the only way I know how

(Ooh), Living out loud is the only way I know how

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