Black Out Days

About this song

Phantogram's Sarah Barthel has said she prefers to keep the song's meaning private, describing it as coming from a very personal place. The song has been featured in TV shows including How to Get Away with Murder and The Magicians, and its music video features gold paint and dramatic footage of the band.

What it's about

Barthel has kept the song's meaning private, so the lyrics are not explained here. The text notes the song as a cathartic journey that tries to make sense of the complexities of the human experience.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “SHHhH by Champ Boi”.
• Covered once, including “Black Out Days by K Theory (Ft. Staarz)”.
• Written by Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter.
• Produced by John Hill and Josh Carter.